(Encyclopedia) Jones, James, 1921–77, American novelist, b. Robinson, Ill. Written in the tradition of naturalism, his novels often celebrate the endurance of man. From Here to Eternity (1951), his…
(Encyclopedia) Aru Islands or Aroe IslandsAroe Islandsboth: äˈr&oomacr; [key], group of about 95 low-lying islands, 3,306 sq mi (8,563 sq km), E Indonesia, in the Moluccas, in the Arafura Sea, SW…
MYERS, Leonard, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Attleboro (now Langhorne), Bucks County, Pa., on November 13, 1827; attended private academic schools and the University of…
Senate Years of Service: 1823-1825; 1825-1826Party: Adams-Clay Republican; AdamsMcILVAINE, Joseph, a Senator from New Jersey; born in Bristol, Bucks County, Pa., October 2, 1769; pursued an…
ROSS, John, (father of Thomas Ross), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Solebury, Bucks County, Pa., February 24, 1770; studied law in West Chester, Pa.; was admitted to the bar in…
singer, songwriter, actorBorn: 10/23/1956Birthplace: Pikeville, Kentucky Yoakam helped turn country music away from the glossy country-pop sound that dominated in the '80s and forged a style that…
EVANS, Isaac Newton, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Westchester, Chester County, Pa., July 29, 1827; attended the common schools; was graduated from the medical department of…
Entertainer of the YearJohn DenverSingle of the Year“Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy FenderAlbum of the YearA Legend in My Time, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“…
actorBorn: 7/21/1978Birthplace: San Francisco The brown-eyed heartthrob made his acting debut in the role of Huck Finn in high school in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he was raised. A short stint at…
explorerBorn: c. 1371Birthplace: China An admiral in the Imperial Chinese navy, Zheng He made seven voyages to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa to explore and trade. In 1405 Zheng made his first…
