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The 100 Best Characters in Fiction Since 1900
Book Magazine, now defunct, compiled a panel of 55 authors, literary agents, editors, and actors in 2002 to “rank the top one hundred characters in literature since 1900.”Jay Gatsby, The…écarté
(Encyclopedia) écartéécartéāˌkärtāˈ [key], card game similar to euchre, played by two persons. The pack has 32 cards, seven through ace in each suit; the king is the highest card, and the ace ranks…Anaconda, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Anaconda Anaconda ănəkŏnˈdə [key], city (2020 pop. 9,162), seat of Deer Lodge co., SW Mont.; inc. 1887. Marcus Daly chose this place (1883) for the Anaconda Copper…giant
(Encyclopedia) giant, in mythology, manlike being of great size and strength. The giant has been the symbol for the expression of certain recurring beliefs in the mythologies of all races. He is…Oakland
(Encyclopedia) Oakland, city (1990 pop. 372,242), seat of Alameda co., W Calif., on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1852. Together with San Francisco and San Jose, the city comprises the…Deloney, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Deloney, ThomasDeloney, Thomasdəlōˈnē [key], c.1543–c.1600, English ballad writer, fiction writer, and pamphleteer. He was a silk weaver. Deloney's chief works are three prose…Jack Hartman 1998 Deaths
Jack HartmanAge: 73 former Kansas St. men's basketball coach who won more games than any other coach in school history; won National Coach of the Year Award from basketball coaches after the…Jack Bowman 1998 Deaths
Jack BowmanAge: 61 Buffalo Sabres director of scouting since 1996 and a member of the organization since 1980; after a brief illnessDied: London, Ontario, Canada, June 22, 1998Gene BossardA…Jack Brickhouse 1998 Deaths
Jack BrickhouseAge: 82 was the voice of the Chicaco Cubs for four decades before being replaced by Harry Caray in 1982; also broadcast the Chicago Bears for 24 years; honored in 1979 at…Jack Lord 1998 Deaths
Jack Lord (John Joseph Ryan)Age: 77 actor best known for his role as Detective Steve McGarrett on the police drama in TV's Hawaii Five-O. He also starred in several Broadway productions and…Trending
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