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The Congress of Women: The Pacific Northwest

by Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway ArtGeorge Meredith's NovelsThe Pacific Northwest Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway is a native of Illinois. She was born in 1834. Her parents were John F. Scott and…

Brewer's: Fan-light

(A), placed over a door, is a semicircular window with radiating bars, like the ribs of an open fan. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894FanaticFan A B C D E…

Brewer's: Kersey

A coarse cloth, usually ribbed, and woven from long wool; said to be so named from Kersey, in Suffolk, where it was originally made. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…

Brewer's: Coburgs

A corded or ribbed cotton cloth made in Coburg (Saxony), or in imitation thereof. Chiefly used for ladies' dresses. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Asian Food Primer: Hawaiian Food

by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia ChinaJapanKoreaMongoliaTibetPacific Region FijiHawaii Papua New…

Brewer's: Maul

To beat roughly, to batter. The maul was a bludgeon with a leaden head, carried by ancient soldiery. It is generally called a “mall.” Maul (The Giant). A giant who used to spoil young…