The Maryland Gazette was the earliest newspaper published in Maryland, USA. It was established at Annapolis in 1727 by William Parks, and continued irregularly as a weekly until about 1736, when it was suspended. In 1745 another Gazette appeared, which, with the exception of a short suspension in 1765 on account of the Stamp Act, was published regularly during the American Revolution, and still existed as a weekly journal at the end of the 19th century. Maryland was the fourth American colony in which a newspaper was established. Research Maryland Gazette
There were four newspapers entitled Virginia Gazette published in Virginia during the 18th century, and all at Williamsburg. William Parks established the first, in August, 1736, it being the first newspaper published in the province. Publication was suspended in 1750.
William Hunter founded the second Virginia Gazette, in February, 1751. Publication was suspended after the American War of Independence.
The third Virginia Gazette was begun by William Rind, in May, 1766. Publication was suspended in 1774.
Davis and Clarkson published the fourth Virginia Gazette beginning in April, 1775, and continuing several years. There was also a Virginia Gazette published in Richmond for a very short period about 1804 by A Davis, a semi-weekly. Research Virginia Gazette
The axis (Cervus axis) is a species of Indian deer, also known as the Spotted Hog-deer, of a rich fawn colour, nearly black along the back, with white spots, and under parts white. The axis breeds freely in many parks in Europe. Research Axis
The Camberwell beauty (Vanessa antiopa or Nymphalis antiopa) is a European butterfly of the brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae) family found in lowlands, mountains, forests, watersides and parks. Occasionally the Camberwell Beauty visits Britain, and was named on account of formerly being seen at Camberwell before the area was developed in the late 19th century. Research Camberwell Beauty
Cedar is a tree which forms fine woods on the mountains of Syria and Asia Minor, the Pinus Cedrus of Linnaeus, the Cedrus Libdni of some other botanists, while by others it is referred to the genus Larix, and by others again, along with the larch, to the genus Abies. It is an evergreen, grows to a great size, and is remarkable for its durability. Of the famous cedars of Lebanon comparatively few now remain, and the tree does not grow in any other part of Palestine. Cedar timber was formerly much prized, but in modern times is not regarded as of much value, perhaps from the trees not being of sufficient age.
Some fine cedars are met with in England. The name is given also to the deodar (Cedar Deoddra), which is indeed regarded by many botanists as a mere variety of the cedar of Lebanon, and which produces excellent timber. It is a native of India, and is a large and handsome tree, growing in the Himalayas to the height of 45 meters, with a circumference of nine metres. It has wide-spreading branches, which droop a little at the extremities. The leaves are tufted or solitary, larger than those of the cedar of Lebanon and very numerous, of a dark-bluish green, and covered with a glaucous bloom. The cones are rather larger than those of the Lebanon cedar, and very resinous. The wood is well adapted for building purposes, being compact and very enduring.
The cedar was introduced into Great Britain in 1822, and is now common in lawns and parks. The MountAtlas cedar (Cedar Atlantica}, as its name implies, is a native of the mountains of North Africa. This cedar, though differing in habit and minor features, is regarded by some botanists as specifically identical with the other two. The name is also applied to many trees which have no relation to the true cedar, as the Bermuda cedar (Juniperus bermudiana), used for making pencils, the red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), the Honduras, or bastard Barbadoes cedar (Cedrela odordta) and the red cedar of Australia (Cedrela australis). Research Cedar
The Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina) is a moth of the family Notodontidae with a wing span of between 35 and 40 mm generally distributed throughout the temperate part of the Palaearctic in mixed and deciduous forests and in urban parks. Two generations are produced, flying in July and from August to September. Research Coxcomb Prominent
Dog's-tail Grass (Cynosurus) is a genus of grasses. Cynosurus cristatus is a perennial found wild all over Great Britain in pastures, lawns, and parks. Its roots are long and wiry, and descending deep into the ground ensure the herbage against suffering from drought. Its stem is from one to two feet high and its leaves are slightly hairy. Research Dog's-Tail Grass
The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a predominantly grey-coloured mammal of the family Sciuridae, order Rodentia characterized by a long bushy tail, large dark eyes, short snout with long whiskers. The grey squirrel is found in woodlands and parks with trees where they forage for food on the ground, and nest in a drey built high in the treetops. Grey squirrels are skilled acrobats and are renowned for their games, chasing each other up and down trees, juggling with twigs and performing somersaults and mid air twists. The purpose of these games are to help the animals keep coordination finely tuned, and to perform finely executed courtship displays. Research Grey Squirrel
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