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Brewer's: River of Paradise
St. Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, “the Last of the Fathers,” was so called. (1091-1153.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894River Flowing from the Ocean…Brewer's: Salt River
To row up Salt River. A defeated political party is said to be rowed up Salt River, and those who attempt to uphold the party have the task of rowing up this ungracious stream. J. Inman…Brewer's: Adonis River
A river in Phoenicia, which always runs red at the season of the year when the feast of Adonis is held. The legend ascribes this redness to sympathy with the young hunter; others ascribe…Brewer's: Bank of a River
Stand with your back to the source, and face to the sea or outlet: the left bank is on your left, and right bank on your right hand. Sisters of the Bank i.e. of the bankside, “the…Longest Rivers in the World
Rivers have played a significant role in the development of human civilization for centuries. From providing water for irrigation to serving as a transportation route, rivers have been an essential…Joan Rivers Biography
Joan Rivers(Joan Molinsky)comedian, talk show host, actressBorn: 6/8/1933Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Emmy Award-winning talk show host, actress and comedian who gained notoriety while working as…Principal Rivers of the World
The following table lists the principal rivers of the world including the name, source location, outflow, and approximate length. The Nile is the world's longest river stretching 6,690…World's Longest Rivers
Are you a world traveler or simply curious about the natural wonders of our planet? Test your knowledge about the world’s longest waterways with this geography quiz! From the Nile to the Amazon, we'…The Iliad of Homer: The Battle in the River Scamander
The Battle of the Gods, and th... The Death of Hector. The Battle in the River Scamander. The Trojans fly before Achilles, some towards the town, others to the river Scamander: he…Spectator
(Encyclopedia) Spectator, English daily periodical published jointly by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele with occasional contributions from other writers. It succeeded the Tatler, a periodical begun…Trending
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