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(yö´külsou) (KEY) , name of several Icelandic rivers formed by glaciers. The best known is the Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which rises on the north slop...
1732–1819, American political leader, b. Calvert co., Md. A lawyer, he served (1762–73) in the Maryland colonial assembly, where he became promine...
(fl ´v s j s ´f s) (KEY) , A.D. 37–c.A.D. 100, Jewish historian and soldier, b. Jerusalem. Josephus’ historical works are among the most valuab...
1804–71, Scottish cartographer and geographer royal of Scotland. He issued many notable atlases, maps, and gazetteers, including The National Atlas ...
(j p´l n), city (1990 pop. 40,961), Jasper and Newton counties, SW Mo., at the edge of the Ozarks; settled c.1839, inc. 1873. It is a railroad center...
(bär´s b s) (KEY) , surnamed Justus, Matthias’ competitor for the place among the disciples left vacant by Judas Iscariot. Lots were drawn, and Ma...