Articles related to "1829"
Thomas Young (1773 – 1829)
Thomas Young was a famous English polymath whose scientific investigations helped unravel the mysteries of sight, light, mechanics, energy, physiology and Egyptology.
thomas young • thomas young 1773 1829 • biography of thomas young • early years thomas young • thomas young medicine
Thomas Young was a famous English polymath whose scientific investigations helped unravel the mysteries of sight, light, mechanics, energy, physiology and Egyptology.
thomas young • thomas young 1773 1829 • biography of thomas young • early years thomas young • thomas young medicine
Le Comte Ory – Rossini Opera
Le Comte Ory (Count Ory), an French comic opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: Le Comte Ory plot summary, character list, and other Rossini opera information.
le comte ory • count ory • rossini ory • rossini opera • 1829
Le Comte Ory (Count Ory), an French comic opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: Le Comte Ory plot summary, character list, and other Rossini opera information.
le comte ory • count ory • rossini ory • rossini opera • 1829
Colonial America: Liquorice Recipes
How to make licorice lozenges and licorice extract in 19th century America.
colonial america liquorice recipes • how to make licorice lozenges and licorice extract • recipes from mackenzie’s 1829 • treating tickling coughs • prepare liquorice juice
How to make licorice lozenges and licorice extract in 19th century America.
colonial america liquorice recipes • how to make licorice lozenges and licorice extract • recipes from mackenzie’s 1829 • treating tickling coughs • prepare liquorice juice
Colonial America: Candy and Confectionery Drop Recipes
Recipes for making chocolate drops, orange drops, coffee drops, peppermint drops,clove drops and ginger drops in 19th century America.
colonial america candy confectionery drop recipes • recipes from mackenzie’s 1829 • 19th century america recipes • chocolate drops • orange drops
Recipes for making chocolate drops, orange drops, coffee drops, peppermint drops,clove drops and ginger drops in 19th century America.
colonial america candy confectionery drop recipes • recipes from mackenzie’s 1829 • 19th century america recipes • chocolate drops • orange drops
Felix Mendelssohn's Early Life
A brief look at the early life and career of German composer Felix Mendelssohn and his first compositions.
felix mendelssohn • moses mendelssohn • fanny mendelssohn • paul mendelssohn • rebecka mendelssohn
A brief look at the early life and career of German composer Felix Mendelssohn and his first compositions.
felix mendelssohn • moses mendelssohn • fanny mendelssohn • paul mendelssohn • rebecka mendelssohn
Vincenzo Bellini's Life and Works
Vincenzo Bellini's brief biography. He is best known for opera Norma and 'bel canto.'
vincenzo bellini • italian opera composer bel canto • bellini operas • bellini and norma la sonnambula the sleepwalker i • bellini maria callas
Vincenzo Bellini's brief biography. He is best known for opera Norma and 'bel canto.'
vincenzo bellini • italian opera composer bel canto • bellini operas • bellini and norma la sonnambula the sleepwalker i • bellini maria callas
Travelsleuth's Diary: March, Page 3
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events for March. Page 3: Cheltenham National Hunt Festival. Thames Rowing - Head of the River and the 148th Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
oxford • cambridge • putney • london • cheltenham
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events for March. Page 3: Cheltenham National Hunt Festival. Thames Rowing - Head of the River and the 148th Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
oxford • cambridge • putney • london • cheltenham
Hark! Felix Mendelssohn Compose
Bach is known by Lutherans for his music. But were it not for Felix Mendelssohn, we might not know much of Bach's music. This article focuses on this unique Lutheran composer.
music • lutheran • bach • felix mendelssohn • st. matthew's passion
Bach is known by Lutherans for his music. But were it not for Felix Mendelssohn, we might not know much of Bach's music. This article focuses on this unique Lutheran composer.
music • lutheran • bach • felix mendelssohn • st. matthew's passion
The Russian Shakespeare
Discover Alexander Pushkin, the Russian Shakespeare a fantastic poet and bard.
poetry • biography • pushkin • russian
Discover Alexander Pushkin, the Russian Shakespeare a fantastic poet and bard.
poetry • biography • pushkin • russian
Guillaume (William) Tell – Rossini
Guillaume Tell (William Tell), a French opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell plot summary, William Tell character list, and other Rossini opera information.
guillaume tell • william tell opera • rossini william tell • william tell plot • william tell opera characters
Guillaume Tell (William Tell), a French opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell plot summary, William Tell character list, and other Rossini opera information.
guillaume tell • william tell opera • rossini william tell • william tell plot • william tell opera characters
Lochindaal Whisky
Trust the innovators at Islay's Bruichladdich Distillery to honor tradition, while heralding the exciting future of premium malt whisky.
bruichladdich distillery • jim mcewan • islay • lochindaal whisky • port charlotte and octomore
Trust the innovators at Islay's Bruichladdich Distillery to honor tradition, while heralding the exciting future of premium malt whisky.
bruichladdich distillery • jim mcewan • islay • lochindaal whisky • port charlotte and octomore
Mounted Police in London
From its beginning as the Bow Street Horse Patrols founded in 1742, the Mounted Branch of London's Metropolitan Police has proved its worth many times over
mounted police in london • officers on horseback • magistrate john fielding • bow street horse patrols • gordon riots
From its beginning as the Bow Street Horse Patrols founded in 1742, the Mounted Branch of London's Metropolitan Police has proved its worth many times over
mounted police in london • officers on horseback • magistrate john fielding • bow street horse patrols • gordon riots
WHEN NO ONE WON: RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON, PART I
Richard Mentor Johnson was the only Vice President selected by the Senate rather than the Electoral College. A successful politician from a southern slave state, he took a slave as his wife. Johnson stood out as controversial in a controversial era.
johnson • vice president • house • representatives • senate
Richard Mentor Johnson was the only Vice President selected by the Senate rather than the Electoral College. A successful politician from a southern slave state, he took a slave as his wife. Johnson stood out as controversial in a controversial era.
johnson • vice president • house • representatives • senate
The World Celebrates Denmark's Most Famous Writer
Although it is a small country of only about 5.3 million people, Denmark has given the world many riches. Now, with the help of global ambassadors, Denmark is celebrating the bicentennial of one its most well-known citizens - Hans Christian Andersen.
hans christian andersen • andersen • denmark • danish • danish culture
Although it is a small country of only about 5.3 million people, Denmark has given the world many riches. Now, with the help of global ambassadors, Denmark is celebrating the bicentennial of one its most well-known citizens - Hans Christian Andersen.
hans christian andersen • andersen • denmark • danish • danish culture
FIRST PETS, PART I
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
Classic Authors: Ralph Waldo Emerson
A brief biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
transcendentalism • author • ralph waldo emerson
A brief biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
transcendentalism • author • ralph waldo emerson
John Martin: A.K.A. "Mad Martin"
We have all heard about or read John Milton’s <u>Paradise Lost</u>, but how many of us have thought about the illustrations amongst it’s pages?
art • artist • history • graphic • printmaking
We have all heard about or read John Milton’s <u>Paradise Lost</u>, but how many of us have thought about the illustrations amongst it’s pages?
art • artist • history • graphic • printmaking
An Exploding Four-Barrel Gun
Samuel Colt begins experimenting with batteries and electricity. He plans a big bang for July 4, 1829.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Samuel Colt begins experimenting with batteries and electricity. He plans a big bang for July 4, 1829.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Chopin and Czechoslovakia
A brief look at a time in Chopin's life when he visited Prague and Teplice Spa for the first time.
great pianists • bohemian music • prague mazurka • frederic chopin • jan nepomuk hummel
A brief look at a time in Chopin's life when he visited Prague and Teplice Spa for the first time.
great pianists • bohemian music • prague mazurka • frederic chopin • jan nepomuk hummel
Chopin's Visit to Teplice Spa
A brief summary of Frederic Chopin's sojourn in Teplice Spa, the renowned Czech resort and his concert at Teplice Castle, home of the Clary family.
frederic chopin. polish composer • teplice spa • bohemia • clary chateau • clary family
A brief summary of Frederic Chopin's sojourn in Teplice Spa, the renowned Czech resort and his concert at Teplice Castle, home of the Clary family.
frederic chopin. polish composer • teplice spa • bohemia • clary chateau • clary family
Felix Mendelssohn
Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.
mendelssohn • romantic composers • the italian symphony • the scottish symphony • the wedding march
Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.
mendelssohn • romantic composers • the italian symphony • the scottish symphony • the wedding march
French Writer Victor Hugo
Brief biography and works of French writer Victor Hugo, creator of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables.'
french writer victor hugo • hugo novelist dramatist poet • hugo les miserables • hugo the hunchback of notre dame • hugo brief biography
Brief biography and works of French writer Victor Hugo, creator of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables.'
french writer victor hugo • hugo novelist dramatist poet • hugo les miserables • hugo the hunchback of notre dame • hugo brief biography
Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot
In 1604 a group of conspirators including Guy Fawkes tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
gunpowder plot • guy fawkes • james i • james vi of scotland • robert catesby
In 1604 a group of conspirators including Guy Fawkes tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
gunpowder plot • guy fawkes • james i • james vi of scotland • robert catesby
Lawmaker David Dudley Field
A brief look at the man who helped to reform and revise the codes of civil, criminal and common law in the state of New York.
david dudley field • dudley field • new york state code of lawslaw reform in new york • reorganization of the judiciary • rev. david dudley field
A brief look at the man who helped to reform and revise the codes of civil, criminal and common law in the state of New York.
david dudley field • dudley field • new york state code of lawslaw reform in new york • reorganization of the judiciary • rev. david dudley field
October's Birthstone - Opal
Legend has it that wearing opal jewelry, if it is not your birthstone, will bring bad luck to the wearer. This is not necessarily true.
opals • opal jewelry • october birthstone • libra birthstone • bad luck opal
Legend has it that wearing opal jewelry, if it is not your birthstone, will bring bad luck to the wearer. This is not necessarily true.
opals • opal jewelry • october birthstone • libra birthstone • bad luck opal
Sam Colt’s Exploding Raft
Sam Colt's exploding 4th of July raft becomes a disaster. His father packs him off to school but it seems Sam is still not through exploding things.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Sam Colt's exploding 4th of July raft becomes a disaster. His father packs him off to school but it seems Sam is still not through exploding things.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Scotts Bluff - Oregon Trail, NB
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
The Pre-Raphaelites
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in England began with Dante Rosetti, Holman Hunt and John Millais, who advocated a 'Truth to Nature' approach to art.
pre-raphaelite • dante gabriel rosetti • holman hunt • millais • impressionist
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in England began with Dante Rosetti, Holman Hunt and John Millais, who advocated a 'Truth to Nature' approach to art.
pre-raphaelite • dante gabriel rosetti • holman hunt • millais • impressionist
Visit Canada - Windsor Nova Scotia
In the 19th century, Windsor Nova Scotia was the birthplace of 'The Clock Maker', a book that became famous all over the world for the wit of its main character Sam Slick
visit canada - windsor nova scotia • windsor anapolis valley • judge thomas chandler haliburton • the clockmaker • sam slick festival
In the 19th century, Windsor Nova Scotia was the birthplace of 'The Clock Maker', a book that became famous all over the world for the wit of its main character Sam Slick
visit canada - windsor nova scotia • windsor anapolis valley • judge thomas chandler haliburton • the clockmaker • sam slick festival
Western Australia’s Fremantle Jail
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most historic buildings. Built by convicts in the 1850s, today it is a sightseeing must when visiting Perth.
fremantle prison tours • perth sightseeing highlights • fremantle gaol guides • tunnels tour under prison • torchlight tour
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most historic buildings. Built by convicts in the 1850s, today it is a sightseeing must when visiting Perth.
fremantle prison tours • perth sightseeing highlights • fremantle gaol guides • tunnels tour under prison • torchlight tour
Antebellum Political Characters: Derbigny and Benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Attending McGill
I have finished my first year at McGill. Here are some thoughts.
canada • mcgill • montreal • university
I have finished my first year at McGill. Here are some thoughts.
canada • mcgill • montreal • university
Bents Fort, Colorado, part 1
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Classic Authors: Edgar Allan Poe
A brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe.
edgar allan poe • horror stories
A brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe.
edgar allan poe • horror stories
Classic Authors: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A brief biography of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
poetry • craigie house • harvard • bowdoin college • henry wadsworth longfellow
A brief biography of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
poetry • craigie house • harvard • bowdoin college • henry wadsworth longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A lot of people are familiar with the works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, particularly <i>Paul Revere's Ride</i> and <i>The Children's Hour</i>. But few people know of the bountiful, but also tragic life of this man, who wrote such beautiful poetry.
henry wadsworth longfellow • maine • author • portland • maine
A lot of people are familiar with the works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, particularly <i>Paul Revere's Ride</i> and <i>The Children's Hour</i>. But few people know of the bountiful, but also tragic life of this man, who wrote such beautiful poetry.
henry wadsworth longfellow • maine • author • portland • maine
Major Stephen Harriman Long: Teacher and Explorer
A short biography of Stephen Harriman Long, explorer and teacher.
stephen long • stephen h. long • explorers • pike's peak • railroad exploration
A short biography of Stephen Harriman Long, explorer and teacher.
stephen long • stephen h. long • explorers • pike's peak • railroad exploration
Marine Reptiles III: Mosasaurs
Mosasaurs are related to our modern monitor lizards and Gila monsters.
mosasaur • mosasaurs • marine reptiles
Mosasaurs are related to our modern monitor lizards and Gila monsters.
mosasaur • mosasaurs • marine reptiles
Mexican Independence (2)
After Hidalgo and Morelos’ death, the fire and desire for independence had not stopped burning. Another six years were needed to achieve the ultimate goal. The Plan of Iguala, drawn up by Guerrero and Iturbide and accepted by all layers of the population and Spain’s last viceroy, would prove decisive.
iguala • mexico • mina • guerrero • hidalgo
After Hidalgo and Morelos’ death, the fire and desire for independence had not stopped burning. Another six years were needed to achieve the ultimate goal. The Plan of Iguala, drawn up by Guerrero and Iturbide and accepted by all layers of the population and Spain’s last viceroy, would prove decisive.
iguala • mexico • mina • guerrero • hidalgo
The Fifth Article of Faith
The Fifth Article of Faith explains our belief regarding priesthood authority.
fifth article of faith • priesthood • authority • jesus christ • calling
The Fifth Article of Faith explains our belief regarding priesthood authority.
fifth article of faith • priesthood • authority • jesus christ • calling
An Ancient Wonder of Gold and Ivory - Part 1
Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the statue of Zeus at Olympia.
seven wonders of the ancient world • zeus • olympic games • statue of zeus • sculpture
Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the statue of Zeus at Olympia.
seven wonders of the ancient world • zeus • olympic games • statue of zeus • sculpture
Chester A. Arthur in Office
Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States, proved himself to be far more independent and above reproach than his opponents could have anticipated.
chester a. arthur • 21st president • presidents of the united states • stalwarts and half-breeds • political patronage
Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States, proved himself to be far more independent and above reproach than his opponents could have anticipated.
chester a. arthur • 21st president • presidents of the united states • stalwarts and half-breeds • political patronage
Convert Old Slides to Digital
VuPoint Solutions produces a scanner that can help save those old slides and film negatives by converting them into digital images. But users report some problems.
vupoint film scanner • convert old slides to digital • david becker • copy slides • wired blog network
VuPoint Solutions produces a scanner that can help save those old slides and film negatives by converting them into digital images. But users report some problems.
vupoint film scanner • convert old slides to digital • david becker • copy slides • wired blog network
English Landscape Gardens in the 1700s: The History of English Garden Design from Classical to Natural Style
The English landscape gardens of the eighteenth century are probably the country's greatest contribution to the visual arts.
history of english gardens • english landscape gardens • william kent • lancelot brown • humphrey repton
The English landscape gardens of the eighteenth century are probably the country's greatest contribution to the visual arts.
history of english gardens • english landscape gardens • william kent • lancelot brown • humphrey repton
FORT RILEY: Cavalry Outpost to Infantry Powerhouse
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
Frederic Chopin's Romances
A brief look at the romantic life of Frederic Chopin, one of the greatest composers for the piano.
frederic chopin • konstancja gladkowska • maria wodzinska • george sand • aurore dupin dudevant
A brief look at the romantic life of Frederic Chopin, one of the greatest composers for the piano.
frederic chopin • konstancja gladkowska • maria wodzinska • george sand • aurore dupin dudevant
Gioachino Rossini: Brief Biography
Gioachino Rossini's brief biography - his life, operas and other works. He was famous for The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia).
rossini • italian composer • italian opera • the barber of seville • william tell
Gioachino Rossini's brief biography - his life, operas and other works. He was famous for The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia).
rossini • italian composer • italian opera • the barber of seville • william tell
Giuseppe Verdi Raised Heights of Opera
Giuseppe Verdi's brief biography - his life and list of major works. Famous for operas Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, and more.
giuseppe verdi • verdi and opera heights • italian composer verdi • verdi brief biography • verdi operas
Giuseppe Verdi's brief biography - his life and list of major works. Famous for operas Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, and more.
giuseppe verdi • verdi and opera heights • italian composer verdi • verdi brief biography • verdi operas
INAUGURAL ABSENCES, PART I
Several Presidents have skipped the inauguration of their successor. Their reasons and the stories behind them are examined.
adams • jefferson • jackson • president • inauguration
Several Presidents have skipped the inauguration of their successor. Their reasons and the stories behind them are examined.
adams • jefferson • jackson • president • inauguration
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