Buckland

noun

William . 1784–1856, English geologist; he became a proponent of the idea of catastrophic ice ages

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Contemporary Examples of buckland

Buckland believes passionately in using great cultural communicators to get the message out.
The Hottest Show on Earth
Olivia Cole
December 10, 2009
Buckland had often issued the invitation to the furthermost tip of the Arctic.
The Hottest Show on Earth
Olivia Cole
December 10, 2009

Historical Examples of buckland

Buckland Mills was, in some sort, a sequel to Brandy Station.
Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman
J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
It had been the elder Buckland's habit to try strange dishes.
Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885
Various
The slope, crowned by Buckland's brigade, was steep and bushy.
From Fort Henry to Corinth
Manning Ferguson Force
"I will do anything you say, Buckland," said she, clasping her arms around my neck.
Down The River
Oliver Optic
"Clarence, I know Buckland is honest and true," interposed Flora.
Down The River
Oliver Optic