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Benson J. Lossing

Lossing, Benson John (1813–1891), a United States wood engraver and author. He was born in Beekman, New York. After serving as co-editor of the Poughkeepsie Telegraph (1835–38), he settled in New York City. Lossing wrote and illustrated some 40 historical and biographical books, including works on the American Revolution and the Civil War.

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Barnes, Harry Elmer (1889–1968), a United States historian, sociologist, and educator. Most of his work centered on the cultural, economic, and… More »

Ida Tarbell

Tarbell, Ida M. (Minerva) (1857–1944), a United States author. Her book The History of the Standard Oil Company (1904), which was serialized in… More »

Carl Van Doren

Van Doren, the family name of two United States authors and teachers.Carl (Clinton) Van Doren(1885–1950) turned from literary criticism to studies… More »

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