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Guilford Wiley WELLS, Congress, MS (1840-1909)

WELLS, Guilford Wiley, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Conesus Center, Livingston County, N.Y., February 14, 1840; attended the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and College, Lima, N.Y.;…

Writing Well: Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Time Flies When You're Having FunWriting WellPaper ChaseTime Flies When You're Having FunSubject to ChangeSubjects vs. TopicsThe Heart of the Matter: Writing a Thesis Statement Writer's Block I'm…

We'll bail you out

The Question: At what length does a boat become a ship? The Answer: The determining factors that distinguish boats from ships has evolved over time…

Hughes, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Hughes, Thomas, 1822–96, English author. A lawyer, Hughes eventually became a judge; he was also a Liberal member of Parliament and worked assiduously for social reforms. His novel of…

Nicole Kidman

actressBorn: 6/20/1967Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Australian actress once known mostly for her marriage to actor Tom Cruise (1990–2001), but now known independently for her outstanding acting as…

Fielding, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Fielding, Henry, 1707–54, English novelist and dramatist. Born of a distinguished family, he was educated at Eton and studied law at Leiden. Settling in London in 1729, he began…

Mattew MacFadyen Biography

actorBorn: October 17, 1974Birthplace: Norfolk, EnglandBest Known as: Mr. Darcy in 2005’s Pride and Prejudice The son of an actress and drama teacher, MacFadyen is…

Matthew MacFadyen Biography

actorBorn: October 17, 1974Birthplace: Norfolk, EnglandBest Known as: Mr. Darcy in 2005’s Pride and Prejudice The son of an actress and drama teacher, MacFadyen is…

C. Vann Woodward,

Comer Vann Woodwardhistorian Born: 11/13/1908Birthplace: Vanndale, Arkansas Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller and historian who chronicled the upheaval of the turbulent South, as well as its…