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The Countries of the World
10 pages
The Months, and Days of The
1 page
Creeds, Sects, and Denomina-
10 pages
Tavern Signs
5 pages
Royal Surnames
3 pages
National Nicknames
1 page
Birds
1 page
Religious Orders
3 pages
Paper and Printing
2 pages
Political Nicknames
3 pages
Flowers
2 pages
The Bible
3 pages
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Highlights
The Bible
N the estimation of many millions of human beings the Bible is very properly regarded as the "Book of Books." And a Book of…
Pigments and Dyes
HE word Pigment is a contraction of the Latin pigmentum, based upon the verb pingere, to paint. Dye traces its origin to the…
Flowers
HE Wall-flower is always to be met with in old walls and ruined buildings. The Scarlet-runner is a creeping plant with a scarlet…
Carriages
HE Phaeton owes its designation to the mythological personage of that name who received permission to drive the sun-car of…
Class Names and Nicknames
A N unmarried female originally received the designation of Spinster from her employment at the distaff or spindle. According to…
Races
OODWOOD RACES are held once a year in Goodwood Park, the property of the Duke of Richmond; Ascot Races, on Ascot Heath, in…