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Etc: Maps Etc: Physical Features of Europe, 1901
A map from 1901 of Europe, showing the physical features of the region. This map is color-coded to show general elevations from sea level to over 6,500 feet, mountain systems, drainage divides, lakes, rivers, coastal features, and the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Vegetation of North America, 1916
A map from 1916 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general distribution of vegetation types in the region. The map is color-coded to show natural vegetation in areas of ice desert,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Heat Belts in North America, 1898
A map from 1898 showing the heat belts in North America. The map gives the boundary isotherms of the hot belt as a mean temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the cold belt as a mean temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: United States and Neighboring Lands, 1920
A map from 1920 of southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico showing terrain features, lakes and river systems, and general vegetation types of the region. The map is keyed to show the submerged portion of the continental...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mean Average Temperatures in North America, 1906
A map from 1906 of North America showing the mean annual isotherms of the region given in degrees Fahrenheit. "The climate of North America naturally varies greatly, depending on latitude, the general atmospheric circulation or direction...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1898
A map from 1898 of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The map includes an inset map of Cuba and the Isthmus of Nicaragua. "The surface of the Rocky Mountain highland in Mexico is quite similar to that of the great plateau...
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Ed Tech Clearinghouse: Koppen Climate Classification of North America, 1911
A map from 1911 of the climate regions of North America using the classification system developed by Wladimir Koppen, based on the concept that native vegetation is the best expression of climate. The major groups are (A)...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: South America (Physical), 1901
A map from 1901 of South America showing the physical features of the region. This map is color-coded to show general elevations from sea level to over 6,500 feet, mountain systems, drainage divides, lakes, rivers, coastal features, and...
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Unesco: Russian Federation: Central Sikhote Alin
The Sikhote-Alin mountain range contains one the richest and most unusual temperate forests of the world. In this mixed zone between taiga and subtropics, southern species such as the tiger and Himalayan bear cohabit with northern...
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Unesco: United States of America: Olympic National Park
Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...
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Unesco: Australia: Greater Blue Mountains Area
The Greater Blue Mountains Area consists of 1.03 million ha of sandstone plateaux, escarpments and gorges dominated by temperate eucalypt forest. The site, comprised of eight protected areas, is noted for its representation of the...
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Unesco: China: Mount Sanqingshan National Park
Mount Sanqingshan National Park, a 22,950 ha property located in the west of the Huyaiyu mountain range in the northeast of Jiangxi Province (in the east of central China) has been inscribed for its exceptional scenic quality, marked by...
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Unesco: United States of America: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Stretching over more than 200,000 ha, this exceptionally beautiful park is home to more than 3,500 plant species, including almost as many trees (130 natural species) as in all of Europe. Many endangered animal species are also found...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: John B. Gough House
This Italianate house, also known as "Hillside", was the home of orator John B. Gough (1817-86), a leading figure of the 19th century temperance movement. The estate, owned by the town of Boylston, is undergoing a lengthy restoration and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Annie Wittenmeyer
The first President of the Woman's National Christian Temperance Union.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bust of Socrates
This celebrated philosopher was born inthe year 468 B.C., in the immediate neighborhood of Athens. His father, Sophroniscus, was a sculptor, and Socrates was brought up to, and for some time practiced the same profession. He was married...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mary C. Johnson
The first recording secretary of the Woman's National Christian of the Temperance Union.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mary T. Burt
The corresponding secretary of the Woman's National Christian Temperance Union.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peter the Great
Peter the Great. This prince is one of the most extraordinary figures in history. As a boy he showed a great eagerness for knowledge in departments which were not generally attractive to the members of royal families. He cared nothing...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sarah Knowles Bolton
The first assistant corresponding secretary of the Woman's National Christian Temperance Union.
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Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell
Antoinette Blackwell was the first American woman to be ordained as a minister. She was a champion of woman's rights and lived to vote at age 95 after the adoption of the 19th amendment into the U.S. Constitution.
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The Susan B. Anthony House
A visit to the house where Susan B. Anthony lived in her later years is very informative. The resource also offers a virtual tour.
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Tds: Tanzania: Geography
A very brief look at the physical environment of Tanzania. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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U.michigan: Keyboard Temperament Analyzer
Features a downloadable spreadsheet for analyzing keyboard temperaments. Requires a bit of physics knowledge.
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