The Encyclopedia Americana: The International Reference Work, Volume 7Americana Corporation, 1960 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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the poet and clergyman , and at the age of 18 went to London , where he became a student at the Royal Academy of Arts . He first exhibited at the academy in 1857 , and continued to show his pictures there nearly every year_thereafter .
the poet and clergyman , and at the age of 18 went to London , where he became a student at the Royal Academy of Arts . He first exhibited at the academy in 1857 , and continued to show his pictures there nearly every year_thereafter .
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In 1609 Samuel de Champlain , ( Van Diemen's Land ) discovered by Abel the French explorer , became the first European Janszoon Tasman in 1642 , became an auxiliary to enter the region now forming the State of settlement in 1803 .
In 1609 Samuel de Champlain , ( Van Diemen's Land ) discovered by Abel the French explorer , became the first European Janszoon Tasman in 1642 , became an auxiliary to enter the region now forming the State of settlement in 1803 .
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tended from Canada to California , particularly along the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River , embracing many districts which subsequently became of the highest importance . Nova Scotia ( Acadie ) and Newfoundland ( Terre Neuve ) ...
tended from Canada to California , particularly along the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River , embracing many districts which subsequently became of the highest importance . Nova Scotia ( Acadie ) and Newfoundland ( Terre Neuve ) ...
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