Frédéric Cailliaud — (June 9, 1787 May 1, 1869) was a French mineralogist and conchologist. He was born, and died, in Nantes.He travelled in Egypt, Nubia, and Ethiopia, collecting minerals and making observations. He was a part of the military expedition that his… … Wikipedia
Truro — Infobox UK place official name=Truro country=England region=South West England map type= Cornwall static static image caption= Truro Cathedral from St Mary s Street population=20,920 (2001 Census) os grid reference=SW825448 latitude=50.260… … Wikipedia
List of Oz books — The Oz books form a book series that begins with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), and that relates the fictional history of the Land of Oz. Oz was created by author L. Frank Baum, who went on to write fourteen full length Oz books, all of which … Wikipedia
Italy — /it l ee/, n. a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870 1946. 57,534,088; 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Cap.: Rome. Italian, Italia. * * * Italy… … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
Mosquito Coast — This article is about the Central American area. For the film and novel, see The Mosquito Coast. Mosquito Coast Protectorate of the United Kingdom … Wikipedia
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
Rockefeller family — See also: Rockefeller Rockefeller Ethnicity German American Current region Ohio, New York Information Place of origin … Wikipedia
