Chapter 67

FOOTNOTES:[65]Henry James (1843-1916). An American novelist noted for strikingly analytical novels. His boyhood home was on Washington Square.[66]Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Perhaps the most widely known American poet and short story writer.The Ravenis the best-known poem by any American poet. Poe wrote the poem while he was living in New York City.[67]Washington Irving (1783-1859). The genial American essayist, biographer and historian. He spent much of his time in New York City.[68]James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851). The first great American novelist, best known for his famous “Leatherstocking Tales.”[69]William Dean Howells (1837-1920). A celebrated modern novelist, noted for his realistic pictures of life.[70]F. Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915). An American civil engineer, artist and short story writer.Colonel Carter of Cartersvilleis one of his best-known books.[71]O. Henry (William Sidney Porter) (1867-1910). A popular American short story writer, noted for originality of style and treatment.[72]“Windows in Thrums”. The title of a novel by James Matthew Barrie (1860.—) isA Window in Thrums,Thrumsbeing an imaginary village in Scotland, inhabited principally by humble but devout weavers.[73]Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423). Three times Lord Mayor of London; the hero of the legend ofWhittington and His Cat.[74]Petrus Stuyvesant (1592-1672). The last of the Dutch governors of New York. In 1664 he surrendered New York to the English. His farm was called “The Bouwerij”.[75]Hamlet.While the date ofHamletcan not be told with certainty it is reasonably sure that Shakespeare wrote his version of an older play about 1592.[76]Rialto. A celebrated bridge in Venice, Italy. It has a series of steps.[77]Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886). An American lawyer, at one time Governor of New York. As candidate for the Presidency he won 250,000 more votes than Rutherford B. Hayes, but lost the election in the Electoral College.[78]John Jacob Astor (1763-1848). A German immigrant who, through the founding of a great fur business, established the Astor fortune. He bequeathed $400,000 for the Astor Library.[79]James Lenox (1800-1880). An American philanthropist who founded the great Lenox Library.[80]John Tyler (1790-1862). Tenth President of the United States.[81]James Monroe (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States; originator of the “Monroe Doctrine” policy designed to prevent foreign interference in affairs in North or South America.[82]Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804). A great American statesman and financier. He was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr (1756-1836), an American politician.[83]The Bodleian Library. The great library of Oxford University, England, named after Sir Thomas Bodley, one of its founders.[84]Magdalen College. One of the colleges of Oxford University, England. It is noted for an especially beautiful tower.[85]Clement C. Moore (1779-1863). A wealthy American scholar and teacher who wrote the poem,'Twas the Night Before Christmas.[86]Edwin Forrest (1806-1872). A great American actor, noted for his rendition of Shakespeare.

FOOTNOTES:[65]Henry James (1843-1916). An American novelist noted for strikingly analytical novels. His boyhood home was on Washington Square.[66]Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Perhaps the most widely known American poet and short story writer.The Ravenis the best-known poem by any American poet. Poe wrote the poem while he was living in New York City.[67]Washington Irving (1783-1859). The genial American essayist, biographer and historian. He spent much of his time in New York City.[68]James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851). The first great American novelist, best known for his famous “Leatherstocking Tales.”[69]William Dean Howells (1837-1920). A celebrated modern novelist, noted for his realistic pictures of life.[70]F. Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915). An American civil engineer, artist and short story writer.Colonel Carter of Cartersvilleis one of his best-known books.[71]O. Henry (William Sidney Porter) (1867-1910). A popular American short story writer, noted for originality of style and treatment.[72]“Windows in Thrums”. The title of a novel by James Matthew Barrie (1860.—) isA Window in Thrums,Thrumsbeing an imaginary village in Scotland, inhabited principally by humble but devout weavers.[73]Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423). Three times Lord Mayor of London; the hero of the legend ofWhittington and His Cat.[74]Petrus Stuyvesant (1592-1672). The last of the Dutch governors of New York. In 1664 he surrendered New York to the English. His farm was called “The Bouwerij”.[75]Hamlet.While the date ofHamletcan not be told with certainty it is reasonably sure that Shakespeare wrote his version of an older play about 1592.[76]Rialto. A celebrated bridge in Venice, Italy. It has a series of steps.[77]Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886). An American lawyer, at one time Governor of New York. As candidate for the Presidency he won 250,000 more votes than Rutherford B. Hayes, but lost the election in the Electoral College.[78]John Jacob Astor (1763-1848). A German immigrant who, through the founding of a great fur business, established the Astor fortune. He bequeathed $400,000 for the Astor Library.[79]James Lenox (1800-1880). An American philanthropist who founded the great Lenox Library.[80]John Tyler (1790-1862). Tenth President of the United States.[81]James Monroe (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States; originator of the “Monroe Doctrine” policy designed to prevent foreign interference in affairs in North or South America.[82]Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804). A great American statesman and financier. He was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr (1756-1836), an American politician.[83]The Bodleian Library. The great library of Oxford University, England, named after Sir Thomas Bodley, one of its founders.[84]Magdalen College. One of the colleges of Oxford University, England. It is noted for an especially beautiful tower.[85]Clement C. Moore (1779-1863). A wealthy American scholar and teacher who wrote the poem,'Twas the Night Before Christmas.[86]Edwin Forrest (1806-1872). A great American actor, noted for his rendition of Shakespeare.

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[65]Henry James (1843-1916). An American novelist noted for strikingly analytical novels. His boyhood home was on Washington Square.

[65]Henry James (1843-1916). An American novelist noted for strikingly analytical novels. His boyhood home was on Washington Square.

[66]Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Perhaps the most widely known American poet and short story writer.The Ravenis the best-known poem by any American poet. Poe wrote the poem while he was living in New York City.

[66]Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Perhaps the most widely known American poet and short story writer.The Ravenis the best-known poem by any American poet. Poe wrote the poem while he was living in New York City.

[67]Washington Irving (1783-1859). The genial American essayist, biographer and historian. He spent much of his time in New York City.

[67]Washington Irving (1783-1859). The genial American essayist, biographer and historian. He spent much of his time in New York City.

[68]James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851). The first great American novelist, best known for his famous “Leatherstocking Tales.”

[68]James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851). The first great American novelist, best known for his famous “Leatherstocking Tales.”

[69]William Dean Howells (1837-1920). A celebrated modern novelist, noted for his realistic pictures of life.

[69]William Dean Howells (1837-1920). A celebrated modern novelist, noted for his realistic pictures of life.

[70]F. Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915). An American civil engineer, artist and short story writer.Colonel Carter of Cartersvilleis one of his best-known books.

[70]F. Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915). An American civil engineer, artist and short story writer.Colonel Carter of Cartersvilleis one of his best-known books.

[71]O. Henry (William Sidney Porter) (1867-1910). A popular American short story writer, noted for originality of style and treatment.

[71]O. Henry (William Sidney Porter) (1867-1910). A popular American short story writer, noted for originality of style and treatment.

[72]“Windows in Thrums”. The title of a novel by James Matthew Barrie (1860.—) isA Window in Thrums,Thrumsbeing an imaginary village in Scotland, inhabited principally by humble but devout weavers.

[72]“Windows in Thrums”. The title of a novel by James Matthew Barrie (1860.—) isA Window in Thrums,Thrumsbeing an imaginary village in Scotland, inhabited principally by humble but devout weavers.

[73]Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423). Three times Lord Mayor of London; the hero of the legend ofWhittington and His Cat.

[73]Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423). Three times Lord Mayor of London; the hero of the legend ofWhittington and His Cat.

[74]Petrus Stuyvesant (1592-1672). The last of the Dutch governors of New York. In 1664 he surrendered New York to the English. His farm was called “The Bouwerij”.

[74]Petrus Stuyvesant (1592-1672). The last of the Dutch governors of New York. In 1664 he surrendered New York to the English. His farm was called “The Bouwerij”.

[75]Hamlet.While the date ofHamletcan not be told with certainty it is reasonably sure that Shakespeare wrote his version of an older play about 1592.

[75]Hamlet.While the date ofHamletcan not be told with certainty it is reasonably sure that Shakespeare wrote his version of an older play about 1592.

[76]Rialto. A celebrated bridge in Venice, Italy. It has a series of steps.

[76]Rialto. A celebrated bridge in Venice, Italy. It has a series of steps.

[77]Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886). An American lawyer, at one time Governor of New York. As candidate for the Presidency he won 250,000 more votes than Rutherford B. Hayes, but lost the election in the Electoral College.

[77]Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886). An American lawyer, at one time Governor of New York. As candidate for the Presidency he won 250,000 more votes than Rutherford B. Hayes, but lost the election in the Electoral College.

[78]John Jacob Astor (1763-1848). A German immigrant who, through the founding of a great fur business, established the Astor fortune. He bequeathed $400,000 for the Astor Library.

[78]John Jacob Astor (1763-1848). A German immigrant who, through the founding of a great fur business, established the Astor fortune. He bequeathed $400,000 for the Astor Library.

[79]James Lenox (1800-1880). An American philanthropist who founded the great Lenox Library.

[79]James Lenox (1800-1880). An American philanthropist who founded the great Lenox Library.

[80]John Tyler (1790-1862). Tenth President of the United States.

[80]John Tyler (1790-1862). Tenth President of the United States.

[81]James Monroe (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States; originator of the “Monroe Doctrine” policy designed to prevent foreign interference in affairs in North or South America.

[81]James Monroe (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States; originator of the “Monroe Doctrine” policy designed to prevent foreign interference in affairs in North or South America.

[82]Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804). A great American statesman and financier. He was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr (1756-1836), an American politician.

[82]Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804). A great American statesman and financier. He was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr (1756-1836), an American politician.

[83]The Bodleian Library. The great library of Oxford University, England, named after Sir Thomas Bodley, one of its founders.

[83]The Bodleian Library. The great library of Oxford University, England, named after Sir Thomas Bodley, one of its founders.

[84]Magdalen College. One of the colleges of Oxford University, England. It is noted for an especially beautiful tower.

[84]Magdalen College. One of the colleges of Oxford University, England. It is noted for an especially beautiful tower.

[85]Clement C. Moore (1779-1863). A wealthy American scholar and teacher who wrote the poem,'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

[85]Clement C. Moore (1779-1863). A wealthy American scholar and teacher who wrote the poem,'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

[86]Edwin Forrest (1806-1872). A great American actor, noted for his rendition of Shakespeare.

[86]Edwin Forrest (1806-1872). A great American actor, noted for his rendition of Shakespeare.

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