More than one of these 7 encyclopedias carries each of the following subjects — but every one of them treats it in a sentence or two and then moves on. They are gathered here so the different accounts can sit side by side.
Halibut
Aiton's Encyclopedia: a flatfish much esteemed for the table. For a general description of a flatfish, turn to article on TURBOT. The halibut is somewhat more elongated and is the largest of flatfishes. The halibut swims almost invariably left side up. Length, four to eight feet. Weight, fifty to six hundred pounds. The halibut is common in the markets of North Atlantic cities. It is inferior to turbot in flavor, but has greater commercial importance. Smoked halibut is a staple article. The fishermen of the Orkneys and Greenland dry halibut for winter use and obtain large quantities of oil from it.
Collier's New Encyclopedia: or HOLIBUT, Hippoglossus vulgaris, one of the Pleuronectidæ (flat fishes). It is a fish much akin to the turbot. The genuine turbot, Rhombus maximus, is, however, a different fish. The halibut is the larger of the two. It sometimes weighs from 300 to 400 pounds.
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Hallowe'en
Aiton's Encyclopedia: or Hallow-Even, the evening of October 31st, which precedes November 1st, known as the festival of All Saints. On this evening witches and all sorts of mischievous spirits are supposed to be abroad. It was considered formerly quite as safe not to be caught out alone on Hallowe'en; and even now it is considered good manners, at least, for elderly people to stay in doors. The belief in spirits abroad has faded out, yet the many pranks still played on this evening indicate that unusual agencies are at work. Burns' Hallowe'en is a picture of the Scottish festivities held on this evening. See Holiday; All Saints' Day
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the name popularly given to the eve or vigil of All Hallows, or festival of All Saints, which being Nov. 1, Hallowe'en is the evening of Oct. 31. In England and Scotland it was long consecrated to harmless fireside veries the matheeremonies for divining a future
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Hammerfest
Aiton's Encyclopedia: a seaport of Norway. Latitude, 70 deg. 39' 15" N. It is situated on an island near the coast. It is noted as being the most northerly seaport town in the world. It has a considerable trade with Russia. The principal exports are fish, train-oil, and other products of the sea. It is the port from which Arctic exploring expeditions usually set sail , and is a favorite resort for tourists who desire to see the Land of the Midnight Sun . In summer the sun never sets from May 13 to July 29. Conversely, in winter the sun does not rise from November 18 to January 23. The winter population is rather less than 3,000. Cod liver oil is the most valuable commodity. See Gulf Stream ; Norway
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the extreme N. town of Europe; in lat. 70° 40' N. and lon. 23° 30′ E., on the island of Kvalö, in the Norwegian province of Finmark. It is the rendezvous of the fishing fleets of the Kara sea and the waters along the Spitzbergen coasts. It imports coal, salt, hemp, flour, etc., in exchange for fish and fish-oil, with some reindeer hides, eider down, and fox-skins. During the two summer months the sun is continually above the horizon. The winter is mild enough to allow of the fisheries being carried on. The town 2,700.
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Hapsburg
Aiton's Encyclopedia: the imperial house of Austria. The original castle of the Hapsburgs is situated in Switzerland on the banks of the Aar, not far from Zurich. The family of the Hapsburgs is one of the most important in European history Its rank is equal even to that of the Bourbons of France, the Hohenstaufens of Germany, and the Tudors and Stuarts of Great Britain . The name is German, meaning a hawk's crag. From 1438 to 1806 nearly all the German emperors were Hapsburgs. Emperor Charles V, Maria Theresa , Rudolph, and several Maximilians were members of the family. It is said that the novelist, Fielding, was descended from a Hapsburg who settled in England. The present ruling house of Austria is a continuation of the Hapsburg line.
Collier's New Encyclopedia: or HABSBURG (häps' börg), (properly HABICHTSBURG or
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Harvest Moon
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the moon near its full at the time of harvest, or about the autumnal equinox, when it rises at nearly the same hour for several days, owing to the small angle of the ecliptic and the moon's orbit.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Moon
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Hebe
Aiton's Encyclopedia: he'be, the goddess of youth. She was the daughter of Zeus and Hera, and was cupbearer to the gods. She was a type of health and beauty. Hera gave her to Hercules in marriage. According to one account, she resigned her office in consequence of a fall; according to another, she ceased to give the gods their wine after she had become the wife of Hercules. She was succeeded in the office of cupbearer by Ganymede. The name of Hebe is symbolical of exuberant and beautiful youth.
1000 Classical Characters: A daughter of Jupiter and Juno . She was made cupbearer to the gods, but was dismissed from the office by Jupiter, because she fell down in a clumsy posture as she was pouring out nectar at a festival, and Ganymedes succeeded her as cupbearer.
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Hebrews
Collier's New Encyclopedia: EPISTLE TO THE, one of the most important epistles of the New Testament. Clement of Rome referred to it about A. D. 96, as did-Justin Martyr in the 2d century, followed in due time by many other Christian fathers. The Greek fathers generally attributed the epistle to St. Paul; the Latin Churches in Europe and northern Africa were long of a different opinion, but by the commencement of the 4th century the Eastern view largely prevailed, in the West as well as in the East, and by the commencement of the 5th century it was everywhere dominant. Jerome and Augustine had much influence in giving it currency, which it retained to the Reformation. Erasmus, Cardinal Cajetan, Luther, Calvin, Beza, and others revived the old doubts. The Council of Trent gave a decision in favor of St. Paul, but in Protestant countries the question is still held to be a debatable one.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Jews
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Hebron
Collier's New Encyclopedia: one of the oldest cities in Palestine, belonging to the tribe of Judah, 21 miles from Jerusalem. It was anciently called Kirjatharba, and at a later period was the seven years' residence of King David before he conquered Jerusalein. The modern town, El Khalil ("the friend" of God, Abraham). Pop. (1919) 22,000. It lies low down in a narrow and picturesque valley-the Valley of Eshcol, famous now, as of old, for its thick clustering grapes, its olives, and other fruits. The church erected by the Empress Helena, the mother of Constantine, on the spot where Abraham is said to have been buried, has been converted into a mosque called El-Haram ("sanctuary"), built to inclose the cave which is the traditional burial-place of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and their wives. HECLA or HEKLA, a volcano of Iceland, about 20 miles from its S. W. coast, about 5,000 feet in height, and having several craters. It is composed chiefly of basalt and lava and is always covered with snow. Many eruptions are on record. One of the most tremendous occurred in 1783, after which the volcano remained quiescent till September, 1845, when it again became active, and continued with little intermission till November, 1846, to discharge ashes, some masses of pumice stone, and a torrent of lava. son of Priam and
1000 Classical Characters: A city in the south of Judaea, the first capital of the kingdom of David, who reigned there seven and a half years, as king of Judah only.
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