Use this website to learn more about this famous female poet, Sylvia Plath (1932-1963 CE). This site features a biographical sketch and links to several of her poems.

What type of poetry did Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894 CE) write? You can click on a sampling of titles to take a look at his work. This resource also provides a brief biographical sketch of this author.

This site featuring a brief biographical sketch of Dylan Thomas (1914-1953 CE). You can also view several of his poems with one click of the mouse.

William Wordsworth (1770-1850 CE) was a famous poet. To learn more about his life and work check out this site. This resource features a biographical sketch along with links to specific titles.

Learn more about James Joyce (1882-1941 CE) when you visit this resource. This site provides a biographical sketch along with links to some specific titles.

This page is from the Encyclopedia of American Wealth: Profiles of Wealthy Americans. When Stephen Girard died, he was the richest man in America. Here's some facts about his wealth and a biographical sketch.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

Brief biographical sketch on Pele, one of the world's most famous soccer players who helped the Brazilian national soccer team to three World Cup victories. He was the 1980 athlete of the century.

Brief biographical sketch on Pele, one of the world's most famous soccer players who helped the Brazilian national soccer team to three World Cup victories. He was the 1980 athlete of the century.

A biographical sketch of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia, now on trial for war crimes.

A biographical sketch of Joseph Cinque, a leader of the Amistad Revolt. An interesting note is an observation by a phrenologist concerning his determination of Cinque's character by examining his head.

Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley led the Confederation movement in New Brunswick. After initial resistance, New Brunswickers were persuaded to join Confederation and made Tilley premier. This short summary of his life is one in a series of...

Joseph Howe was initially against having Nova Scotia join Confederation, but after it was accomplished, he became its lieutenant-governor. This short summary of his life is one in a series of biographical sketches of important Canadian...

Amor de Cosmos led the pro-Confederation movement in British Columbia and eventually became premier. This short summary of his life is one in a series of biographical sketches of important Canadian historical figures for students aged 9-13.

One of the forefathers of Confederation, Sir John A. MacDonald was instrumental in bringing the French and English together to form the Province of Canada. This short summary of his life is one in a series of biographical sketches of...

Louis Riel led the Metis people in Manitoba in the Red River Rebellion, and later, the Metis in Saskatchewan in the Northwest Rebellion. Seen as both a hero and a traitor, he was eventually executed. This short summary of his life is one...