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Courtship of Miles Standish, The
The Oxford Companion to American Literature
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Courtship of Miles Standish, The, narrative poem in unrhymed English hexameters by
Longfellow, published in 1858. The central theme is apocryphal, although material is drawn from early New England histories and tradition.
Miles Standish, captain of the Plymouth Colony, calls upon his better‐educated friend John Alden to woo the maid Priscilla for him. Alden, also in love with the girl, yields to the duty of friendship and blurts out Standish's message, at which Priscilla makes her famous arch inquiry, “Why don't you speak for yourself, John?” Infuriated by Alden's failure, which he attributes to a betrayal of trust, Standish leaves on an Indian campaign without bidding farewell to his friend. During his absence, Alden and Priscilla are constantly together, and, receiving news of his death, plan to marry. The news proves to be false, Standish returns to attend the wedding and beg forgiveness for his anger, and the three are reunited as friends.
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Speak for yourself, Miles: Standish family wants DNA tests to determine family tree
Newspaper article from: Sunday Gazette-Mail; 11/28/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...Mass. - In 1620, Miles Standish led 101 other Mayflower...in "The Courtship of Miles Standish," Longfellow...and accounts written in Standish's time, praise his...down the birthplaces of Miles Standish and a half-dozen other...
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Miles Standish never said, "Why don't you speak for yourself, John?", reveals Columbia U. historian.
PR Newswire; 12/2/1987; 628 words
; ...RELEASE AT 6 P.M., EST, TODAY/ MILES STANDISH NEVER SAID, "WHY DON'T YOU...Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles Standish never said, "Why don't you...There is no record that Miles Standish asked John Alden to propose to...
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 "Portland Press Herald (Maine)")
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MTBE FOUND NEAR SEBAGO BOAT LAUNCH\ OFFICIALS STRESS THAT THE STANDISH BOAT RAMP IS NEARLY A MILE FROM PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT PIPES.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 7/8/1998; ; 617 words
; ...tried in recent years to get Standish to move the ramp, which is...busy Sunday for boating at the Standish ramp, found elevated quantities...contact with the water within two miles of its intake pipes and has...district's intake pipes. Standish has resisted the water district...
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RAIL TRAIL LINKS WINDHAM, STANDISH ; Cyclists and pedestrians will love the 4.5-mile path, but funding to extend it is in danger, advocates say.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 7/23/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...RAIL TRAIL LINKS WINDHAM, STANDISH ; Cyclists and pedestrians will love the 4.5-mile path, but funding to extend...Field Recreational Area in Standish, is expected to be a hit...finished the Windham to Standish leg of the trail in May...
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The Standish Care Co. announces retirement of Dr. C. Joel Glovsky; Appoints Michael J. Brenan, Kenneth M. Miles to board of directors.
Business Wire; 1/4/1996; 700+ words
; ...chief executive officer of Standish, commented, "Dr. Glovsky...formation and development of Standish. He made many valuable contributions...the company, and Kenneth M. Miles, chief financial officer of...immediately. Brenan joined Standish in July 1995. Prior to that...
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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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STANDISH MAINTAINS A GLOBAL OUTLOOK.(BUSINESS)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 2/11/1996; 700+ words
; ...the technological leader,'' Standish says. ``At that time we were...technology are No. 1,'' stresses Standish. ``The name of the game in...running, at times, at more than a mile a minute, Standish says the key to success is creating...
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STANDISH REVISITS BEACH PLAN ; But paying for a public beach on Sebago may be harder than getting the water district's OK.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 9/16/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...source for drinking water, Standish was a popular destination...contact is permitted within two miles of the water intake pipes...southern tip of the lake. Standish has plenty of shoreline outside the two-mile limit, but plans to create...to the lake growing up in Standish but only ...
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THE STANDISH CARE COMPANY REPORTS THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTH RESULTS, A NEW DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH ASSISTED LIVING OF AMERICA, INC. AND EXPANSION OF ITS PIEDMONT VILLAGE COMMUNITIES.
Business Wire; 11/15/1994; 700+ words
; ...third quarter results, Kenneth M. Miles, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of The Standish Care Company, commented, "The...Pikesville, Maryland to be known as Standish Village at Woodholme. Standish and ALA are currently seeking a...
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Standish announces adjournment of stockholder meeting from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3.
Business Wire; 9/24/1996; 514 words
; ...stockholders, as well as Standish's full, original proxy...obtained by stockholders from Standish free of charge by calling Kenneth M. Miles, chief financial officer...969-3004. CONTACT: The Standish Care Co. Michael J. Doyle...
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Myles Standish forest offers snapshot of ecological history
Newspaper article from: Daily Breeze; 9/25/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...historic namesake, Myles Standish State Forest is less about...modern-day recreation. Standish, the military leader of the...public recreation area, a few miles inland from coastal Plymouth...leased cabins and a 15-mile network of paved bicycle paths...resembles the tree stands in ...
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Miles Standish
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Miles Standish c.1584-1656, American colonist...serving as a soldier for a number of years, Standish accompanied the Pilgrims to America on...debt to its merchant backers in London. Standish was treasurer of the colony (1644-49...
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Courtship of Miles Standish, The
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature
Courtship of Miles Standish, The, narrative poem in unrhymed...England histories and tradition. Miles Standish, captain of the Plymouth Colony...the duty of friendship and blurts out Standish's message, at which Priscilla makes...
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Standish, Miles
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
Standish, Miles or Myles (1584?–1656) colonial founder, born in England, Standish came to America as the military leader...the larger Massachusetts Bay Colony. Standish was critical in maintaining the colony...
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Standish, Myles (Or Miles)
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature
Standish, Myles (Or Miles) (c.1584–1656),born in England, served...basis for Longfellow's “ The Courtship of Miles Standish ,” for Standish was twice married. He also figures in Jane G. Austin...
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Messenger
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary
...Kravitz, 11] Alden, John (1599 – 1687) speaks to Priscilla Mullins for Miles Standish. [Am. Lit.: “ The Courtship of Miles Standish ” in Hart, 188 – 189] caduceus Mercury ’ s staff; symbol...
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