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Brady, Diamond Jim

(Encyclopedia) Brady, Diamond Jim (James Buchanan Brady), 1856–1917, American financier and philanthropist, b. New York City. He was a bellboy and messenger and then worked for the New York Central…

Key Largo

(Encyclopedia) Key Largo, narrow island, c.30 mi (48 km) long, off S Fla., largest of the Florida Keys. Along with other Florida Keys, especially Key West, it has become an increasingly popular…

Montmartre

(Encyclopedia) MontmartreMontmartremôNmärˈtrə [key] [Fr.,=hill of the martyrs], hill in Paris, on the right bank of the Seine River. The highest point of Paris, it is topped by the Church of Sacré-…

Motley, Archibald John, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Motley, Archibald John, Jr., 1891–1981, African American artist, b. New Orleans, grad. Art Institute of Chicago (1918). He was an important figure in the early Harlem Renaissance,…

Florida Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Florida, commonly referred to as the Sunshine State, is situated in the southeastern region of the United States. Covering an area of over 65,000 square miles, it is the 22nd largest state in the U.S…

Lebanon Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia and is part of the Middle East. It is a primarily Arab nation that is steeped in history, divided into eight…

Spain Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

The Infoplease map of Spain provides a glimpse into the country’s geography, climate, history, and attractions. Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in Western Europe and shares borders with…

Nevada

  Nevada State Information Capital: Carson City Official Name: State of Nevada Organized as a territory/republic: March 2, 1861 Entered Union (rank): October 31, 1864 (36th state) Present…

Croupier

Director:Mike HodgesWriter:Paul MayersbergThe Shooting Gallery; NR; 89 minutesRelease:7/00Cast:Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston New York indie house The Shooting Gallery was responsible…

Croatia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Croatia is a beautiful country located in the Balkans region of Europe. It is known for its stunning coastline along the Adriatic Sea, historic cities, and national parks. Croatia is a popular…