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The Dial
Dial, The (July 1840–April 1844),quarterly magazine of literature, philosophy, and religion, was the organ of the New England Transcendentalist movement, and grew out of the informal meetings of the Transcendental Club. Although Alcott, who gave the magazine its title, thought it... Read more |
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Battle of Roundway Down
Roundway Down, battle of, 1643. After Charles I's march on London at the outset of the Civil War in 1642 had been halted, the following year developed into a war of manœuvre. After savage fighting on Lansdowne on 5 July, both sides were badly mauled. Hopton made off to Devizes, where he was... Read more |
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Michael Joseph Savage
Michael Joseph Savage Michael Joseph Savage (1872-1940) was a prime minister of New Zealand and a labor leader. He won a high place in his nation's esteem for the social and political leadership he offered in a time of depression and economic insecurity. Michael Joseph Savage was born on... Read more |
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Noble savage
NOBLE SAVAGE NOBLE SAVAGE. One of Europe's most important oxymora, the noble savage was the man of nature who lived according to the dictates of natural law, thought according to natural reason, and understood God and creation by way of natural religion. Unencumbered by the prejudices and... Read more |
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Savage
Savage, a long‐established family which came to Ulster with John de Courcy and received large estates around Coleraine in the early 13th century. When the de Burgo (see Burke (de Burgh)) earldom collapsed a century later, Robert Savage was made seneschal of Ulster and later rewarded with... Read more |
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Augusta Savage
Augusta Christine Savage Augusta Christine Savage (1892-1962) was a renowned sculptor and teacher who also fought for the civil rights of African Americans. Despite a lifetime spent combatting the effects of racism and sexism, Augusta Savage's accomplishments were many. She was a talented... Read more |
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Shock at savage attack on OAP.(News)
...area, were shocked by the intensity of the attack on Mr Hunter. He sustained two broken legs...Chief Inspector Nigel Kyle described the attack as ''particularly savage''. ''This type of attack is horrendous,'' said Chief Inspector... |
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Teenager tells of savage attack by OAP's wicked killer.(News)
...dead five years ago. Thomson, now aged 21 but then 15, was locked up but after his release continued to launch sickening attacks. Finally, he sexually assaulted 87-year-old Elsie Broadbent then murdered her. He is now starting a life sentence...proud of the way he has handled things in the past six years. ... |
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Thug's savage attack on OAP.(News)
A THUG battered a pensioner after accusing him of queue-jumping at a supermarket checkout. David Caddell grabbed 72-year-old James Anderson, threw him to the ground and kicked him in the face. Horrified shoppers stepped in to prevent the 22-year-old having another kick at his blood-soaked victim. |
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Woman convicted over savage knife attack on OAP
A WOMAN who repaid an Ulster pensioner's hospitality with a savage murder bid is facing years behind bars after she was convicted by an Old Bailey jury. Harry Crimble (80), originally from Carrickfergus... |
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I feared for our lives - granny DANGER DOGS: Savage attack by rottweiler on...
...the mother of seven told how she feared for the life of her four-year-old granddaughter, Megan Jones, who watched the attack in horror. "Luckily, she was walking on the other side of me," she said. "If she had been on my lefthand side, the dog... |
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I feared for our lives - granny; DANGER DOGS: Savage attack by rottweiler on...
...the mother of seven told how she feared for the life of her four-year-old granddaughter, Megan Jones, who watched the attack in horror. "Luckily, she was walking on the other side of me," she said. "If she had been on my lefthand side, the dog... |
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Teen jailed over 'savage' shopping centre attack on frail OAP
A TEENAGER who carried out a "savage" attack on a pensioner was sentenced to six years' detention yesterday...to Ninewells Hospital, but could remember nothing about the attack. He had sustained several small cuts and scratches, and a... |
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I feared for our lives - granny; DANGER DOGS: Savage attack by rottweiler on...
...the mother of seven told how she feared for the life of her four-year-old granddaughter, Megan Jones, who watched the attack in horror. "Luckily, she was walking on the other side of me," she said. "If she had been on my lefthand side, the dog... |
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I feared for our lives - granny DANGER DOGS: Savage attack by rottweiler on...
...the mother of seven told how she feared for the life of her four-year-old granddaughter, Megan Jones, who watched the attack in horror. "Luckily, she was walking on the other side of me," she said. "If she had been on my lefthand side, the dog... |
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NUTS! Crazed squirrel savages 3 people..before OAP kills it with his...
...But it had met its match in plucky Guenther Mittelbaum. The OAP fought back and battered the squirrel to death with his crutch...Expert Terry Nutkins, who lost two fingers in an otter attack, said illness or a desire to protect its young might have made... |