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The Fisherman and His Wife

The Fisherman and His Wife There was once a fisherman who lived with his wife in a pigsty, close by the seaside. The fisherman used to go out all day long a-fishing; and one day, as he sat on…

Percy Bysshe Shelley: Queen Mab Book 2

by Percy Bysshe Shelley 1 3 2 If solitude hath ever led thy steps To the wild Ocean's echoing shore, And thou hast lingered there, Until the sun's broad orb Seemed resting on the burnished…

Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift List

If you're a traditionalist at heart, you might be searching for just the right gift for your spouse or favorite couple. Look no further.  But how did the tradition of wedding anniversary gifts…

Brewer's: Colour

(See Rank.) Colour Colours. A man of colour. A negro, or, more strictly speaking, one with negro blood. (See Colours.) “There are three great classes: (1) the pure whites; (2) the…

Publishing Timeline

Here are key moments in the history and evolution of publishing. 808 The world's oldest known printed book, The…

Exodus: 39

Exodus Chapter 39 1 And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD…

Texas

Texas State Information Discover Texas: Including historic events, disasters, entertainment, animals, geographic landmarks, travel ideas, family outings, serial killers, haunted places in Texas,…

William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 3), Act III

Act IIIScene IA forest in the north of EnglandEnter two Keepers, with cross-bows in their handsFirst KeeperUnder this thick-grown brake we'll shroud ourselves; For through this laund anon the…