Collier's New Encyclopedia

A complete general encyclopedia of 1921 — the world as it was understood just after the Great War, from Aachen to Zwingli, across twelve volumes and six thousand pages.

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QUINTUS HORATIUS Venusia (now Venosa), a town of Southern Italy, on the confines of Apulia 65 B. C. took the greatest pains in providing for his son's education. At the age of 18 His father studies; and while there, Marcus Bruyears he went years he went to Athens to complete his tus passing through the city on his way other Roman youths, joined the army; became military tribune; fought in the last battle for the freedom of Rome at Philippi, and saved himself by flight.

Though he saved his life, he forfeited HOPPER, WILLIAM DE WOLF, American actor; born in New York City in 1858. He was educated in the private to Macedonia, Horace, accompanied by schools. His first appearance on the stage was in the comedy "Our Boys" in 1878. After appearing in other rôles he studied music and joined the McCaull a few years he had become one of the most prominent comic opera stars on the stage and this position he held for many years.

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