McPherson

[ muh k-fur-suh n, -feer- ]

/ məkˈfɜr sən, -ˈfɪər- /

noun

Aimee Sem·ple

[sem-puh l] /ˈsɛm pəl/,1890–1944, U.S. evangelist, born in Canada.

a town in central Kansas.

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Though Lincoln was an amateur on the subject of war, McPherson believes he was our greatest war leader.
The Best Books on President Lincoln|Allen Barra|February 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This time, McPherson achieves his haunting effects in different ways.
The Haunted Stage: Conor McPherson on His Plays|Ronald K. Fried|January 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I began my conversation with McPherson by asking what inspired The Night Alive.
The Haunted Stage: Conor McPherson on His Plays|Ronald K. Fried|January 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now retired after a long career as a history professor at Princeton, McPherson continues to publish about the Civil War.
25 Years of ‘Battle Cry of Freedom’: An Interview With James M. McPherson|Marc Wortman|June 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST

What struck me most, on this rediscovery, is how brilliantly apt is McPherson's title.
David's Bookclub: Battle Cry of Freedom|David Frum|May 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"God grant that Canada may see its duty clearly," said Mr. McPherson.
The Major|Ralph Connor
McPherson had startled Johnston in his fancied security, but had not done the full measure of his work.
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman
McPherson wrung his hand, without speaking, and strode noisily out.
The Return of Peter Grimm|David Belasco
McPherson was in column on the road, the head close by, ready to come in wherever he could be of assistance.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete|Ulysses S. Grant
At the evening meal Windy McPherson had talked voluminously, ranting and shouting about the house.
Windy McPherson's Son|Sherwood Anderson

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McPherson

/ (məcˈfɜːsən) /

noun

Conor. born 1971, Irish playwright and theatre director; his plays include The Weir (1997) and Port Authority (2001)

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