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    Family and John

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    Wordsmith by Susan Young In my mind I call my father the Pollyfilla1 king‚ watch with something akin to awe as he begins the arduous process of filling in the gaps‚ the long winded cracks that travel down the walls of my house like run on sentences. From the sidelines I watch as he trudges up and down the stairs‚ carrying with nonchalance an industrial-sized bucket‚ shiny spatula tucked into back pocket for easy access. Over and over again with precision and grace he fills and smooths

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    John Donne

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    John Donne is the name in English Literature who gave new direction to the literary activities of his age. He is in a sense founded the metaphysical lyric‚ which was practiced by scare of writers. As Dowden says‚ “We are told that in the decline of the greater poetry of the Elizabethan period‚ a metaphysical school arose and that John Donne was the founder or the first eminent member of this school.” John Donne set up a new tradition in versification by and large Donne must be regarded as an original

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    John a Macdonald

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    John A. Macdonald‬ From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search For other people named John Alexander Macdonald‚ see John Alexander Macdonald (disambiguation). The Right HonourableSir John A. MacdonaldGCB KCMG PC PC (Can) QC | | | | Sir John A. Macdonald shortly after his win in the 1878 election. | | 1st Prime Minister of Canada | | In office17 October 1878 – 6 June 1891 | | Monarch | Victoria | Governor General | Earl of DufferinMarquess of LorneMarquess

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    John Smith

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    Captain John Smith John Smith born to Alice Rickard and George Smith left home at the age of sixteen after the death of his father. His journey led him to fight for the Independence of Spain‚ become a leader in the Long War and actively involved with the Virginia Company’s to colonize Virginia. During his journey he faced many obstacles and challenges. Smith wrote journals that were informative of his adventures and carved the future for US history. Considered one of our country’s founding fathers

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    John locke

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    John Locke Western Civilization encompasses many new innovations‚ theories‚ and discoveries. However only the greatest people‚ events‚ and concepts of Western Civilization are still known and used today. In my opinion one of the most influential people of this time period is John Locke. Locke discovered multiple breakthroughs on natural law that still have a great impact on our modern society. John Locke was born August 29‚ 1632‚ in Wrington‚ a small village

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    John Langdon

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    Martelli 1 Brent Martelli Mr. Heenan US Government period 2 24 September 2010 John Langdon: New Hampshire Who is John Langdon? John Langdon was one of the two first senators of the state of New Hampshire. Early on in his political life‚ Langdon was a supporter always of the Revolutionary War and then later served in the Continental Congress. After serving in Congress‚ Langdon turned a different direction and became governor of New Hampshire. He could have run for vice president of the

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    John Nash

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    John Nash Biography John Nash (June 13‚ 1928 – present) is a brilliant mathematician‚ specializing in economics. He was born n Westfield‚ West Virginia‚ into a family of three‚ he‚ his father – an electrical engineer‚ and his mother – a school teacher who pushed him to do many great things that led to his superb education and extraordinary mind. As a child‚ he had a quiet and withdrawn personality‚ but was very intelligent. He started reading at four‚ skipped a grade‚ and even learned Latin‚ all

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    John Baskerville

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    Writing Assignment: Famous Type Designer Christopher Benson September 25th‚ 2010 John Baskerville January 28th 1706 – January 8th 1775 John Baskerville was born January 28th in 1706‚ in the village of Wolverley. Wolverley is located near Kidderminster in Worcestershire. He was a printer in Birmingham‚ England. By the year of 1723 he had became a skilled engraver of tombstones and was teaching writing. In 1726 he set up a school for teaching writing and book-keeping‚ as well as maintaining

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    John Woolman

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    JOHN WOOLMAN: THE STORY OF A QUAKER CONSCIENCE ________________________________________ [This document is from a pamphlet printed several decades ago bythe Religious Education Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. It was originally published by Walter and Mildred Kahoe. I have made minor changes for clarity; material in brackets is mine. -- George Amoss] ________________________________________ John Woolman was born in 1720 on the family farm on Rancocas Creek in New Jersey. He went to school

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    John Tyler

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    February 2013 John Tyler-10th President Have you ever heard of the accidental president? Well that is exactly what John Tyler was. He was our 10th president of the United States. He started out as the vice president to William Henry Harrison‚ the 9th president. From what I know‚ Tyler was a pretty alright president. He was very good in foreign affairs and a very good speaker. Many people supported Tyler once he joined the Whig party. There are many points of interest to hit on John Tyler‚ but I

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