Burroughs
Edgar Rice, 1875–1950, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
John, 1837–1921, U.S. naturalist and essayist.
William Seward, 1855–98, U.S. inventor of the adding machine.
his grandson, William S(eward), 1914–1997, U.S. novelist.
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Burroughs caught the virus from him and also fell ill, but recovered at home.
What We Can Learn From America's Most Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Converts | Emily Barone | March 16, 2022 | TimeAlsobrooks said in an interview that she made the decision because she was dissatisfied with how Burroughs had conducted himself and felt it was her prerogative to change course.
Angela Alsobrooks came into office vowing to depoliticize education. It hasn’t worked. | Rachel Chason, Donna St. George | December 20, 2021 | Washington PostOver the objections of the new majority, she announced that Burroughs would be replaced by Sonya Williams, who had for years clashed with the liberal bloc.
Angela Alsobrooks came into office vowing to depoliticize education. It hasn’t worked. | Rachel Chason, Donna St. George | December 20, 2021 | Washington PostSeparately, the state has received requests to remove Burroughs, Murray and the board’s chair, Miller.
Error-riddled ethics reports on school board create political firestorm in Prince George’s County | Rachel Chason, Donna St. George | August 24, 2021 | Washington PostBurroughs had won nearly 90 percent of the vote as of Wednesday morning, spelling all-but-certain victory over his challenger, 70-year-old government service retiree Gary Lee Falls.
Washington-area voters elect new school board members at unprecedented moment for education | Perry Stein, Hannah Natanson | November 4, 2020 | Washington Post
In fact, the original Burroughs books possess a clear “green” streak that now seems quite prescient.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI bought Tarzan comic books, and even had a few issues of ERB-dom, a mimeographed fanzine devoted to the works of Burroughs.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBy any measure, Burroughs ranks among the finest adventure story authors of modern times.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBurroughs was doing all this a century ago, only in print form.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter this debut, Goines continued to write at a furious pace, producing a body of work that echoed Celine, Genet, and Burroughs.
Near him stood, leaning on his drum, the tall bass-drum beater (Bill Burroughs) of the band.
Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment | John A. SloanThe generous cords of Burroughs' haversack and canteen were unloosed and their gratuitous contents speedily disappeared.
Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment | John A. SloanMr. Burroughs goes on the basis that a definition is something hard and fast, absolute and eternal.
Revolution and Other Essays | Jack LondonI came recently upon a wonderful saying by John Burroughs, which will be appreciated by every author.
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society | Upton SinclairYears after, Mr. Burroughs said that his not having gone into the army was probably the greatest miss of his life.
Heroes of To-Day | Mary R. Parkman
British Dictionary definitions for Burroughs
/ (ˈbʌrəʊz) /
Edgar Rice . 1875–1950, US novelist, author of the Tarzan stories
William S (eward). 1914–97, US novelist, noted for his experimental works exploring themes of drug addiction, violence, and homosexuality. His novels include Junkie (1953), The Naked Lunch (1959), and Interzone (1989)
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