Word: renowned
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Professor Child published his first edition of "English and Scottish Ballads," the greatest work of that description that had appeared up to that time; but afterwards he edited a new edition entitled "English and Scottish Popular Ballads," and this work has gained worldwide renown for its author. Its extent cannot be comprehended until a person understands that this collection was compiled directly from the old folk lore of every nation of Europe, and required not only a great genins but many years of careful search and study...
...inappropriate. A holiday has been established by the State to commemorate the patriotism of those sons who were the pioneers of the nation's independence. Few historic events are more dramatic than the battles of Lexington and Concord; few have so firm hold upon national enthusiasm or so great renown throughout the civilized world. The first educational institution of the land, situated in such proximity to the battle fields, founded and fostered by the same spirit for public welfare that manifested itself there,- certainly such an institution cannot afford to stand coldly aloof while the people of the State unite...
...were I equaled with them in renown...
...develop that which is part of his own nature. Every man should learn to value and to use his own individuality. It is a priceless gift, next in sequence of value to honor and health. It is the one power which all possess and which may lead to permanent renown: and if in his youth a man tries to put it from him, he comes as near as may be to the intellectual standard of that "base Indian" who "threw away a pearl richer than all his tribe...
...services tomorrow at Appleton Chapel. Bishop Vincent has taken a very prominent position among the bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is noted for being a hard and conscientious worker in the church as well as a scholarly and forcible preacher. Bishop Vincent, moreover, has won considerable renown by his organization of the Chatauqua movement which has done so much in the interests of the people. He has been the head of the school ever since it has started and it is due chiefly to his energetic work that the movement has acquired such importance and influence...