Pollard
the name given to a tree the head of which has been lopped off about 8 or 10 feet from the ground, in shoots, which are cut periodically for basket making, fuel, fencing, or other purposes. purposes.
English historian and writer; born in 1869, and educated at Oxford University.
From January, 1893, until 1901 he was the assistant editor of the "Dictionary of National Biography," serving at the same time on the faculties of Victoria University, Manchester, and in Cambridge University. In 1916 he became Creighton Lecturer in the University of London, a position which he now holds.
His best known historical work is his "Reign of Henry VII.," from contemporary sources, 3 volumes, published in 1913. porary sources, 3 volumes, published in or other substance which fills the cells of