Hood
Hood names 6 different subjects across the 6 encyclopedias on this shelf. Each is set out below.
Hood THOMAS, an English poet and humorist
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
THOMAS, an English poet and humorist; born in London in 1798. During a residence at Dundee, and while only 15 or 16 years of age, he wrote for periodicals. In 1821 he became subeditor of the "London Magazine," and in 1826 appeared his "Whims and Oddities," which was followed by "National Tales" and a volume of serious poetry. From 1829 to 1837 he conducted his "Comic ." He published "The Epping Annual Hunt," "The Dream of Eugene Aram" and "Tylney Hall," a novel. In 1837, he commenced a monthly periodical en titled "Hood's Own." His health now began to fail, and he visited the Continent for rest. In 1839 he published his "Up the Rhine," which was very popular. He undertook the editorship of the "New Monthly Magazine," and continued it till 1843. His last periodical, entitled "Hood's Magazine," was commenced in 1844. It was during his last illness that he contributed to "Punch" "The Song of a Shirt," "The Bridge of Sighs," and "The Lay of a 500 con- Laborer." The pension of $ ferred upon him on his last illness by Sir Robert Peel was transferred to his wife. He died in 1845.
Hood JOHN BELL, an American military officer
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
JOHN BELL, an American military officer; born in Owingsville, Ky., June 1, 1831. He was graduated at West Point in 1853, and saw some service against the Indians. He entered the Confederate army, commanded a brigade, and was severely wounded at Gaines's Mill, at Gettysburg, and at Chicka- of the preceding; born in 1835. He studied at Oxford, and during his resimauga, where he lost a leg and was ed a corps under Gen. J. E. Johnston Pictures." In in the treador Atlanta, and in July, 1864, succeeded him in command of the army. On Sept. 1 he was compelled to evacuate the city and leave the road free for Sherman's march to the sea. He yet made a bold attempt to cut Sherman's communications, and, though worsted at Franklin on Nov. 30, pushed as far N. as Nashville; but here he was again defeated by Thomas on Dec. 16, and at his own request he was relieved of command. He died in New Orleans, Aug. 30, 1879. His personal experiences were published posthumously as "Advance and Retreat" (1880).
Hood TOM, an English author
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
TOM, an English author; son made lieutenant-general. He command- dence there he wrote "Pen and Pencil 1861 appeared his "Daughters of King Daker, and Other Poems." In 1865 he became editor of similar to "Fun." His talents, though those of his father, were less brilliant. He died in 1874. HOODED SEAL (Cystophora cristăta), a species of seal, the male of , inflatable which possesses a movable muscular bag, stretching from the muzzle to about five inches behind the eyes. Its usual range extends in America S. to Newfoundland, and in Europe to southern Norway.
Hood ALEXANDER, an English naval officer
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
ALEXANDER, an English naval officer; born in 1727. After service in the Mediterranean and Channel under Saunders and Hawke, he distinguished himself in 1760, while in command of the "Minerva," by recapturing from the French the "Warwick," a 60-gun ship, formerly English, but then armed with 34 guns. During the American War of Independence he served much under Keppel, Rodney, and Howe, in the Channel and the Strait of Gibraltar. He died May 3, 1814.
Hood MOUNT, a mountain of the Cascade Range
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
MOUNT, a mountain of the Cascade Range, situated on the western border of Wasco co., Ore. It is connected by rail with Hood river, by which Portland, Ore., can be reached. The mountain is 11,225 feet high. On its top is an observatory used by the Forest Rangers.
Hood ROBIN, a chivalrous outlaw of the reign of Richard I
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
ROBIN, a chivalrous outlaw of the reign of Richard I. His exploits in Sherwood Forest are the subjects of many admired ballads. All the popular skill legends celebrate his generosity and in archery.
What Has Changed in the Last Century
The biographical notices still stand: Thomas Hood (1799–1845, though Collier's gives 1798) is still read for "The Song of the Shirt," and John Bell Hood's ruin at Franklin and Nashville in 1864 remains the standard account, though his own long-lost personal papers surfaced and were published in 2013, prompting fresh argument about how much blame he deserves. Two entries have dated. Mount Hood is no longer given as 11,225 feet — modern surveys put it near 11,240–11,250 feet — and it is now understood as an active volcano that last erupted in the 1790s, with the Forest Ranger observatory long gone and Timberline Lodge (1937) the landmark on its south side. And few scholars would now call Robin Hood "a chivalrous outlaw of the reign of Richard I": the earliest certain reference is a passing mention in Piers Plowman about 1377, and he is generally treated as a composite legend of the later Middle Ages rather than a contemporary of Richard.
Written for this edition, 2026.