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	Sketches in the History of Western Philosophy, Notes
		Sketches in the History of Western Philosophy from the Hellenistic Age to the Renaissance, Note 3
		Sketches in the History of Western Philosophy from the Hellenistic Age to the Renaissance, Note 7
		Sketches in the History of Western Philosophy from the Hellenistic Age to the Renaissance, Note 8
	www.friesian.com /notes/note-m.htm (737 words)

	History & Genealogy - Misc - Index to Bio Sketches in History of TN by Goodspeed
		History and Genealogy - Misc - Index to Bio Sketches in History of TN by Goodspeed
		Most of the biographical sketches are of people living in the 1880s, at the time pf publication, but the sketches often treat several generations within a family.
		It indicates the name of the individual, the county in which the sketch is located, and the beginning page number of the sketch.
	www.state.tn.us /tsla/history/misc/goodspeed.htm (220 words)

	Websites - Telescope History: Michael J. Polashenski
		History of the Telescope http://www-isds.jpl.nasa.gov/cwo/cwo_54ga/html/cd/telescop.htm Another excellent article on telescope history with a good bibliography but no illustrations.
		History of Astronomy http://www.astro.uni-bonn.de/~pbrosche/astoria.html General history of astronomy webpage at U. Bonn on behalf of the IAU.
		The History of the Telescope & the Binocular http://home.europa.com/~telscope/binotele.htm An excellent collection of articles and images related to the history of the telescope by Peter Abrahams.
	www.ifa.hawaii.edu /~meech/mp/webtelhist.html (133 words)

	Sketches From Church History by S. M. Houghton
		Description: This popularly-written introduction to church history takes the reader from the early Church Fathers to the days of the modern missionary movement.
		One of the most fascinating church histories in print, filled with interesting artwork.
		If you have formerly found church history boring you will still like this.
	www.monergismbooks.com /sketches3174.html (111 words)

	Hall of Church History
		As you walk through The Hall of Church History, if you veer too far to the right or to the left, you'll encounter people whose tendency has been to enshrine tradition over Scripture, or to pursue what is innovative and novel at the expense of what is sure and steadfast.
		But we encourage guests to spend most of their time in the central hall, which takes you from the Church Fathers, through the Medieval Churchmen, down a narrow, treasure-filled hallway devoted to the Puritan and Reformed writers, to the more recent stalwarts of the faith.
		An exhaustive annotated timeline of the key events in church history from an Eastern Orthodox perspective, compiled by R.
	www.spurgeon.org /~phil/hall.htm (393 words)

	Brooke County history sources
		History of Northern West Virginia Panhandle; Embracing Ohio, Marshall, Brooke and Hancock Counties.
		History of Cross Creek and Harmon Creek Country: Brooke and Hancock Counties, West Virginia.
		History of the Upper Ohio Valley, with Family History and Biographical Sketches.
	www.wvculture.org /history/counties/brooke.html (336 words)

	Vanderlip Family Genealogy and History - Biographical Sketches
		The subject of this sketch was born June 9, 1832, in Brant County, where he was raised to farm life, and acquired a common school education.
		JUSTUS VANDERLIP, farmer, Cainsville P.O., brother to E. Vanderlip, whose sketch appears elsewhere, is the sixth child of his father's family, and was born in Brant County in 1828.
		During the early history of Methodism, the provision for the support of the ministry was so utterly inadequate to meet the wants of a large family that hundreds of most worthy men were compelled to locate in order to provide for their families, and as Mr.
	www.vanderlipfamily.net /genealogy/vanderlipbios.shtml (6991 words)

	History of Greene County, Missouri
		ISTORY OF A condensed history of Missouri; the city of St. Louis; a reliable and detailed history of Greene County--its pioneer record, war history, resources, biographical sketches and portraits of prominent citizens; general and local statistics of great value; and a large amount of legal and miscellaneous matter; incidents and reminiscences, grave, tragic and humorous.
		Chapter XIV -- History of the County from 1865 to 1870
		Chapter XV -- History of the County from 1870 to 1875
	thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org /lochist/history/holcombe/toc.html (292 words)

	History, Historical Theology, Redemptive History, Chuch History, Christian History
		Sketches of Church History A.D. The charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different....
		History of Protestantism in Switzerland from A.D. 1516 to its Establishment at Zurich, 1525 by Rev. J.A. Wylie, LL.D. (.pdf)
		Dr. Lee explains both the history and the beliefs of the groups that were on the radical fringes of Christendom during and shortly after the Middle Ages.
	www.monergism.com /thethreshold/articles/topic/history.html (4024 words)

	Open Directory - Science: Math: History
		History and Overview - Front for the Mathematics Arxiv of eprints section HO: biographies, philosophy of mathematics, mathematics education, recreational mathematics, communication of mathematics.
		History of Mathematics in India - Describes Indian mathematicians such as Aryabhatta - who modelled the solar system, Bhaskar, Varahamira, and others who made important contributions in the fields of trigonometry, algebra, and classical analysis.
		Sketches of a History of Hypercomplex Numbers - Detailed timeline of the development of hypercomplex numbers, from early discoveries of complex numbers to modern developments.
	dmoz.org /Science/Math/History (1074 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		History \ Denver Archdiocese \ Colorado Catholicism 1857-1989
		History \ The Belief of Catholics \ Ronald Knox
		History and Art in the coats of arms of the Popes
	www.monksofadoration.org /historyc.html (157 words)

	Sketches of History
		George Todd’s Sketch of the History of the First Texas regiment was first published in a series of articles in the "Jefferson Jimplecute, a Marion county newspaper.
		It is history that the Irish brigade commanded by Gen. Meagher was there entirely destroyed, and never mustered as an organization again.
		History had then verified the fact that one Southern soldier, educated, intelligent and patriotic, was worth three northern ''bounty jumpers' '-witness 40,000 routing 115,000 at Chancellorsville.
	www.texas-brigade.com /sketches.htm (7562 words)

	Digital Micronesia--Marshalls History--An Electronic Library and Archive
		This paper details the early European history of the atoll and focuses on a shipwreck and the subsequent salvage events.
		Describes the history and current condition of a B-24J-CO Liberator' bomber (serial ##42-41205) which crash landed on 28 December 1943 in the lagoon off Majuro Island ('Laura'), Majuro Atoll.
		Describes the history and current condition of a B-24D-145-CO 'Liberator' bomber (serial ##42-41205) which crash landed on 2 January 1944 in the lagoon off Jab'u, Arno Atoll.
	marshall.csu.edu.au /Marshalls/Marshalls_History.html (2591 words)

	Sketches of the West, CH. 6
		The history of the borders of England and Scotland, and of all dwellers upon frontiers, who come often into hostile collision, shows, that between such parties an intense hatred is created.
		We allude to the late Colonel John Moredock, who was a member of the territorial legislature of Illinois, a distinguished militia officer, and a men universally known and respected by the early settlers of that region.
		We are surprised that the writer of a sketch of the early history of Illinois, which we published some months ago, should have omitted the name of this gentleman, and some others, who were famed for deeds of hardihood, while he has dwelt upon the actions of persons who were comparatively insignificant.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~MA96/atkins/cmhall.html (2499 words)

	Sketches in the History of Western Philosophy
		The absorption of the kingdom by the Ostrogoths, who dominated the Ukraine at the time in the fourth century, is a portent for the trouble that the Empire proper was going to have with the Goths in the fifth century.
		Once the history is actually acknowledged, a fall-back position is possible: The name of Cleopatra's grandmother, the third wife of Ptolemy IX, is unknown.
		Manethô's history is now often considered the first anti-Semitic document, since the Jews are said to have been expelled from Egypt -- not fled or escaped -- because they were lepers and the Egyptians didn't want them.
	www.friesian.com /hist-1.htm#hellen (13321 words)

	Survey of Church History Available (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Some of the readers of my Bio series ("Biographical Sketches of memorable Christians of the past") have asked whether there is available on the internet a short, simple, introduction to Church History.
		The Canon is a Victorian clergyman of the Church of England, writing for young readers (evidence: he speaks of "pirates," and explains that the word means "sea-robbers"), probably intending his book to be used in connection with a catechism class.
		Unless otherwise indicated, this biographical sketch was written by James E. Kiefer and any comments about its content should be directed to him.
	justus.anglican.org /resources/bio/49.html (210 words)

	Biographical Sketches \| History of Toronto and County of York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		One thing to keep in mind when reading the sketches is that the information in them is anecdotal as opposed to being derived from genealogical research; as a result, the "facts" are only as accurate as the memory (or honesty!) of the person who gave them.
		Having said that, the sketches are fascinating reading and can point you in the right direction for further research if you do find your ancestors.
		Following the arrangement in the book, the sketches are grouped by geographic location within York County.
	www.historyoftoronto.ca /history/bios/index.html (241 words)

	SKETCHES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CEYLON
		The Project Gutenberg EBook of Sketches of Natural History of Ceylon by J. Emerson Tennent This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
		KNOX, in the charming narrative of his captivity, published in the feign of Charles II., has devoted a chapter to the animals of Ceylon, and Dr. DAVY has described some of the reptiles: but with these exceptions the subject is almost untouched in works relating to the colony.
		The Singhalese themselves, habitually indolent, and singularly unobservant of nature and her operations, are at the same time restrained from the study of natural history by the tenet of their religion which forbids the taking of life under any circumstances.
	www2.cddc.vt.edu /gutenberg/1/3/3/2/13325/13325-h/13325-h.htm (11800 words)

	Exploring Florida Documents: Key West: General History and Sketches
		On February 22, 1832, the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Washington, a banquet was given by the patriotic citizens of Key West, in honor of that occasion.
		The program and toasts were of high order and deserve to be perpetuated in history; not only as a lesson in patriotism but as an illustration of the thoroughness of the journalism of that day.
		It was a day memorable in the history of the island-all stores were closed, and it was made a general holiday.
	fcit.coedu.usf.edu /FLORIDA/docs/k/keys03.htm (3609 words)

	AAR Syllabi Project: Survey of Church History (Patty)
		This course sketches the history of the Christian religion, with particular emphasis on its church institutions and their influence on women and men of faith, from the first century to the present day.
		Clearly the survey is only a sketch; much is omitted, and much is mentioned only in very general terms.
		See especially "The Hall of Church History" for excellent links to a very wide variety of resources, and additional sections noting key bibliographical primary and secondary sources.
	www.aarweb.org /syllabus/syllabi/survey_church_history-patty.html (1082 words)

	The peculiarity of world history
		Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives and does not presume to validate their accuracy or authenticity nor to release their copyright.
		McNeil then sketches the history of this dimension of the past.
		The construction of history with a Eurocentric perspective from the 18th century: the forward march of reason in history and its obscuring of an alternative and hidden history based on irrationality.
	www.hartford-hwp.com /archives/10/index-a.html (453 words)

	Amazon.ca: History Tales And Sketches: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		"History of New York," however, is what established his reputation in his own lifetime.
		Working in the tradition of European satire, Knickerbocker's History is nonetheless distinctly American.
		Some knowledge of early American history will enhance your understanding of the novel (by helping you recognize which American public figures the Dutch governors are standing in for), but it is not necessary to an appreciation of the novel on its own terms.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0940450143 (491 words)

	History of Theatre
		he study of the history of "theatre" begins with a definition of the term itself.
		Even if we uploaded an entire book on the history of theatre, we would first have to determine what to include and what was not relevant to our primary interest and inquiry.
		We do not include in our brief sketches the history of dance, or primitive drama, of rhetoric and dialogue as such, or of related areas such as pantomime, opera or ballet.
	www.tctwebstage.com /oftheatre.htm (349 words)

	Powell's Books - Irving: History, Tales and Sketches (Library of America) by Washington Irving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		History of the United States of America During the Administrations of James Madison
		History of the United States During the Administrations of Jefferson: Volume 1
		The Sketch Book/A History of New York/Salmagundi/Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.
	www.powells.com /cgi-bin/biblio?isbn=0940450143 (699 words)

	Amazon.ca: Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations
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		Subjects > History > Americas > Native American > General
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/1889758590 (201 words)

	Sketches of Church History
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		Book 1 - Church History: A.D. Chapter 1
		The Age of the Apostles (AD 33 - 100)
	www.studylight.org /his/ad/sch (162 words)

	History Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		I just thought it profitable to put them together since they have the same theme of the History of the Church.
		The Waldenses Sketches of Church History from Jones
		The History of the Pigg River Church - a photograph included.
	www.geocities.com /docsofgrace/history/history.html (360 words)

	Online Anglican resources at SoAJ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Some of the readers of my biographical sketches of memorable Christians of the past have asked whether there is available on the internet a short, simple, introduction to Church History.
		I call their attention to a book called Sketches in Church History, by Canon J. Robertson.
		Long out of copyright, it is stored here in the Christian Classics Electronic Library and is also available online here.
	justus.anglican.org /resources/bio/chbook.html (198 words)

	Sketches From Church History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		In this present century comparatively few Christian churches have thought it needful that every Christian should know the spiritual and church history which lies behind the present day.
		And therein, it may be argued, lies no small part of the spiritual weakness and superficiality of contemporary religion.
		For church history ought to provide a standard of comparison, it ought to raise our vision of God, and it ought to show us, by countless examples, what faithfulness to Christ truly means.
	www.covenanthome.com /11-08.htm (159 words)

	American History
		The course sketches the history of the United States of America from its early beginnings until the present time.
		The social, political, economic, religious, and cultural history of America are highlighted and discussed.
		Through weekly examinations, class participation, and oral presentations, students will be asked to demonstrate an understanding of all of the topics included in each chapter of the textbook.
	www.bridgeportacademy.org /hugh.htm (289 words)

	Seek--HISTORY
		It is an arsenal of controversy, a storehouse of romance, as well as a source of edification.
		Enhance your Bible study experience with StudyLight.org's Sketches of Church History.
		A Cybrary of the Holocaust is an educational forum bringing together Holocaust survivors, children of Holocaust survivors, art by children, educational efforts, and Books by Survivors to promote learning and remembering.
	www.bright.net /~seek/history.html (196 words)

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