Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Saffron, a spice derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), has through history remained among the world's most costly substances. With its bitter taste, hay-like fragrance, and slight metallic notes, the apocarotenoid -rich saffron has been used as a seasoning, fragrance, dye , and medicine .
The Secret History is the first novel by the American author Donna Tartt, published by Alfred A. Knopf in September 1992. The campus novel tells the story of a closely knit group of six classics students at Hampden College, a small, elite liberal arts college in Vermont .
Cover of London Souvenirs, 1899.. Charles William Heckethorn (c. 1829 [1] – 13 January 1902) was a Swiss-born, naturalized British, author best known for his history of secret societies which was produced in two editions and translated into German, and his works relating to the history of London.
George Stacey Gibson was born in Saffron Walden, Essex on 20 July 1818, the only child of Wyatt George Gibson (1790–1862) and Deborah, daughter of George Stacey of Alton, Hampshire. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He was a nephew of Jabez Gibson .
The Book Club of California is a non-profit membership organization of bibliophiles based in San Francisco, operating continuously since 1912.Its mission is to support the history and art of the book, including fine printing related to the history and literature of California and the western states of America through research, publishing, public programs, and exhibitions.
DON'T MISS: 14 US presidents who were members of one of the most powerful secret societies in history DON'T FORGET: The 13 most powerful members of 'Skull and Bones' Show comments
The oldest, the Pink Tea, has been held annually since 1929. [6] Held in the spring, the event affords members the opportunity to hear the "State of the Onion" address by the Lorde Mayor, celebrate the history of the society, and hear one or more addresses by guest speakers (usually Baylor faculty) and neophyte members.
AOL Mail welcomes Verizon customers to our safe and delightful email experience!