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Whitney1 1. Eli. 1765--1825, US inventor of a mechanical cotton gin (1793) and pioneer manufacturer of interchangeable parts 2. William Dwight. 1827--94, US philologist, noted esp for his Sanskrit Grammar (1879) Whitney2 Mount. a mountain in E California: the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and in continental US (excluding Alaska). Height: 4418 m (14 495 ft.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Genevieve Whitney was the only daughter of a distinguished man. I felt, however, that when Whitney was once confined in the cab my mission was practically accomplished; and for the rest, I could not wish anything better than to be associated with my friend in one of those singular adventures which were the normal condition of his existence. My grandfather, Jason Whitney, came around the Horn and took part in the raising of the Bear Flag at Sonoma. |
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