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The first editon was called "the most valuable film reference in several years" by Library Journal. The new edition published in hardcover in 2001 includes more than 670 entries. The current work is a paperback reprint of that edition. Each entry contains a mini-essay that defines the topic, followed by a chronological list of representative films. From the Abominable Snowman to Zorro, this encyclopedia provides film scholars and fans with an easy-to-use reference for researching film themes or tracking down obscure movies on subjects such as suspended animation, viral epidemics, robots, submarines, reincarnation, ventriloquists and the Olympics ("Excellent" said Cult Movies). The volume also contains an extensive list of film characters and series, including B-movie detectives, Western heroes, made-for-television film series, and foreign film heroes and villains.

Genealogical data on members of the Wilson families in America. This is a compilation of data contributed by various individuals, family historians etc.

James Conner was born in 1794 in Ireland. He had an older brother William and they both fought for the British in the War of 1812 during which they saw portions of the United States. James escaped from the Army and joined with the Americans in 1815. In 1817 James married Elizabeth Nicholson in Ohio. The family later moved to Indiana. Children included William John, Margaret, Andrew Jackson, Jane, Mary, Samuel, James, George Washington, Robert, Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth. Other localities include Oregon, Idaho and California.

A major figure in contemporary American poetry, Lucille Clifton is the author of 11 books of poetry, one prose memoir, and 19 children's books. This biography covers both the personal and professional life of this renowned African American writer and educator. An extensive bibliography directs readers to reviews, interviews, and other sources of information about Clifton. Lupton is Professor Emeritus at Morgan State University.

Christian Friedrich Seefeld was born 1795 in Germany. He married Anna Sophia Kobs ca. 1816 in Germany. They lived in the German province of Pomerania. Seven of their eight children immigrated to the United States between the years 1850 and 1868 and all of them settled in the state of Wisconsin. Descendants lived in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Indiana, Florida, Arizona and elsewhere.

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on Uncle Tom's Cabin, you discover Harriet Beecher Stowe's most memorable and socially relevant novel—a book that, when published in 1852, galvanized public opinion against slavery in a way never seen before. The story follows the lives of two slaves: Eliza, who escapes slavery with her son, and Tom, who must endure humiliation, abuse, and torture inflicted by his owners. This study guide takes you though Eliza and Tom's journeys by providing summaries and commentaries on each chapter of the novel. Critical essays give you insight into the major themes of the novel, as well as the novel's structure and Gothic elements. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of the main characters A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters A section on the life and background of Harriet Beecher Stowe A review section that tests your knowledge A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.