11) Norwich, city, United States. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.
2001
...Yantic and Shetucket form the Thames; settled 1659, inc. 1784, town and city consolidated 1952. Chemicals, plastics, and paper products are manufactured. The last...
12) Symmachus, Quintus Aurelius. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Roman government official and orator. Educated in Gaul, he held several official positions, including the consulship in 391. He is best known for his report to the...
13) Augustine, Saint. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Aurelius Augustinus, 354-430, one of the four Latin Fathers, bishop of Hippo (near present-day Annaba, Algeria), b. Tagaste (c.40 mi/60 km S of Hippo). 1 LifeAugustine's...
14) shopping center. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...The modern shopping center differs from its antecedents-bazaars and marketplaces-in that the shops are usually amalgamated into one encompassing structure. The first...
15) Alexandria, city, Egypt. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Arabic Al Iskandariyah, city (1996 pop. 3,328,196), N Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is at the western extremity of the Nile River delta, situated on a narrow...
16) university press. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...The university press is normally a specialized publishing house emphasizing scholarly books, monographs, and periodicals that aid in the dissemination of knowledge...
17) National Parks and Monuments (table). The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth
Edition. 2001
...National Parks and Monuments (table), National ParksNameType1LocationYear authorizedSizeacres (hectares)DescriptionAcadiaNPSE Maine191948,419 (19,603)Mountain and...
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