Queen Anne of Bohemia Life Sketch and Marriage tale
Anne of Bohemia born 1367 in Prague married Richard II in 1383 in England at age 15. The Empress sought suitable terms, a costly dowry of 10 000 marks, and a grand journey for the princess. Richard adored her, her death in 1394 left him inconsolable. Known as The Good she mediated between king and people.
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Anne of Bohemia
Richard II
England
Prague
Bohemian
Simon Burley
Richard
Bohemia
T. Elizabeth
Augusta
Primislaus
Anne
Saxony
Geentiy Nubiber
Snowy morning sparks a ambitious snowman plan
Loyd and Dan Cummings wake to deep snowfall that traps school, cancels classes, and prompts two farm boys to build a grand snowman. They fashion a pedestal from an old feed box and spend the day shaping the giant figure amid winter chores and family interruptions.
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Loyd
Dan Cummings
Dan
How the Snow Man Got a Heart
Maud Walker recounts Loyd and Dan building a snowman admired by family. The boys dream of life for their statue and awaken to a mysterious sound from inside. They inspect the figure for signs of life as dawn breaks on a quiet yard.
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Snow Man
Maud Walker
Loyd
Dan
Snowman With A Heart Wins Over Family And Dog
In a rural scene Dan and Loyd dispute whether a snowman holds a heart. They coax a stray dog from the box and share breakfast with their parents, who challenge proof of life. The snowman warms the family with a playful belief before melting, the dog staying on as a beloved companion.
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Father
Loyd
Cummings Farm
Irish Wit On Marriages Made In Heaven
An Irishman doubts marriage in heaven and writes a quip about Hymen and Lucifer matches on paper. He notes matches are made in heaven yet notes the mischief of Hymen can backfire with the house t'other side of the way.
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Heaven
Hymen
Bricktop and The Twins Escaped a Bull in Pasture
On a sunny cold morning Bricktop and The Twins cut across a cattle pasture to reach the river for skating. A bull charged. Bricktop kept the children safe, distracting the animal with his coat, and then all three climbed a tree. A passerby on horseback freed them, and they returned home warmed by the farmer's hospitality.
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Bricktop
Bettle
Lettie
Brickstop
Brick
Bettie
Pricktop
Vettle
Brother
Mr. Perkins, Jr
Puzzle Begins with Four-Letter Word Acrostic Hint
One four letter word appears in each sentence. If chosen and written in order, the initials spell a hidden word. Identify the word formed by the first letters of the four sentences.
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Queens of England
Arne
Chebn
Napoleon
Helena Davis
Little Miss Prue
Miss Prue
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