Famed Sentence Examples

Liege is specially famed for the technical schools attached to it.

He was especially famed for his consummate knowledge of the science of sieges.

Prince Vasili himself, famed for his elocution, was to read it.

It is famed, as in ancient times, for kitchen-gardens, especially for its cucumbers and seed for canaries.

He was particularly famed for his dies for medals; he rose to be mint-master at Bologna, and retained that office till the end of his life.

It was formerly famed for the chalybeate springs to which it owes its name, and in 1621 was visited by Charles I.

On the other hand, he was famed for his engaging manners, eloquence and theological learning.

From Homer onwards Sisyphus was famed as the craftiest of men.

The picturesque ruins of Bothwell Castle occupy a conspicuous position on the side of the river, which here takes the bold sweep famed in Scottish song as.

From the time of Strabo until about two centuries ago, the country was famed for its wine, but now more for its tobacco (especially at Latakia).

The nobles of Bohemia and Moravia met at Prague on the 2nd of September 1415, and sent to the council the famed Protestatio Bohemorum, in which they strongly protested against the execution of Huss, " a good, just and catholic man who had for many years been favourably known in the Kingdom by his life, conduct and fame, and who had been convicted of no offence."

Moving to the Isle of Wight The Town of Cowes is internationally famed for the Cowes Week sailing regatta held annually in August.

The Marsi were a hardy mountain people, famed for their simple habits and indomitable courage.

They possess a hardy breed of ponies, for which the Dolbahanta country is famed.

Andrea Cornaro suggested his niece Caterina, famed for her beauty, as that union would bring him Venetian help. The proposal was agreed to, and approved of by Caterina herself and the senate, and the contract was signed in 1468.

Among the industries are manufactures of cotton, lace and embroidered muslins, and carriage-building, and there are also large market gardens, the district being famed especially for its apples, and some dairy-farming; but the prosperity of the town depends chiefly upon the coal and ironstone of the surrounding country, which is the richest mineral field in Scotland.

But Praeneste was chiefly famed for its great temple of Fortune and for its oracle, in connexion with the temple, known as the "Praenestine lots" (sortes praenestinae) .

Of its three theatres, the municipal theatre (Stadttheater) is famed for its operatic productions.

Had the natives of Egypt been asked to choose between the preservation of Ptolemy's famed temple and the benefit to be derived from a considerable additional depth of water storage, there can be no question that they would have preferred the latter; but they were not consulted, and the classical sentiment and artistic beauty of the place, skilfully pleaded by archaeologists and artists, prevailed.

Ulm, Nuremberg, Quedlinburg, Erfurt, Strassburg and Guben are famed for their vegetables and garden seeds.

He was famed in antiquity for the richness and splendour of his imagination and his style, although Quintilian censures his redundancy and Hermogenes remarks on the excessive sweetness that results from his abundant use of epithets.

Johnny Armstrong of Gilnockie, famed in ballad and legend, was hanged, with forty of his clan, at Carlanrigg, in Teviotdale.

The occasion was an Indulgence proclaimed by Pope Leo X., farmed by the archbishop of Mainz, and preached by John Tetzel, a Dominican monk and a famed seller of Indulgences.

Herodotus, Athenaeus and other Greek and Roman writers have recorded the enormous number of colossal statues and other works of art for which Babylon and Nineveh were so famed.

The principal cities are Hang-chow, which is famed for the beauty of its surroundings, Ning-po, which has been frequented by foreign ships ever since the Portuguese visited it in the 16th century, and Wenchow.

The Beni-Abbas tribe in the Algerian Atlas is famed for its walnuts, and many tribes keep bees, chiefly for the commercial value of the wax.

In youth, although famed for his wonderful strength of grip, he was generally despised as sluggish and unwarlike.

They possessed numerous slaves, grew wheat in sufficient quantity to make it an article of export, and were famed for the good quality of their wines.

Berserk was famed for the reckless fury with which he fought, always going into battle without armour.

Finally - on the 9th of July 1 609 - Rudolph signed the famed " Letter of Majesty " which gave satisfaction to all the legitimate demands of the Bohemian Protestants.

Before referring to some of the writings of members of the community we should mention the famed translation of the Scriptures known as the Bible of Kralice.

I, Theocritus, who wrote these songs, am of Syracuse, a man of the people, the son of Praxagoras and famed Philina.

The substratum of the island is Kimeridge Clay, above which rests beds of sand and strata of Oolitic limestone, widely famed as a building stone.

The iron trade in its different branches rivals the woollen trade in wealth, including the casting of metal, and the manufacture of steam engines, steam wagons, steam ploughs, machinery, tools, nails, &c. Leeds was formerly famed for the production of artistic pottery, and specimens of old Leeds ware are highly prized.

Here are iron forges, and here was formerly the chief centre of the manufacture of the famed Chartreuse liqueur.

To put an end to the perpetual civil strife the Paduans elected him their lord, and he seems to have governed well, leaving the city at his death (1324) to his nephew Marsiglio, a man famed for his cunning.

His distant kinsman Marsiglietto da Carrara succeeded to him, but was immediately assassinated by Jacopo da Carrara, a prince famed as the friend of Petrarch.

A part of the south transept is famed under the name of the Poet's Corner.

It is the chief place of the Abadeh-Iklid district, which has 30 villages; it has telegraph and post offices, and is famed for its carved wood-work, small boxes,light cotton summer shows, trays, sherbet spoons,backgammon, &c., made of the wood of pear and box trees.

Adjoining the Hradcany palace is the famed Cathedral of St Vitus, where the kings of Bohemia were crowned.

The town, which is famed in Persian legend, consists now of only a couple of streets, containing many Hindu shops and a small garrison.

The principal of these lie in county Westmeath, such as Loughs Ennel, Owel and Derravaragh, famed for their trout-fishing in the May-fly season.

In the south-west the lakes of Killarney are widely famed for their exquisite scenic setting; in the north-east Lough Neagh has no such claim, but is the largest lake in the British Isles, while in the south-east there are small loughs in some of the picturesque glens of county Wicklow.

Sir John Norris, famed in the Netherland wars, was president of Munster, and so impressed the Irish that they averred him to be in league with the devil.

Of Huitzilopochtli, the famed god, Sahagun says that he was a necromancer, loved " shapeshifting," like Odin, metamorphosed himself into animal forms, was miraculously conceived, and, among animals, is confused with the humming-bird, whose feathers adorned his statues."

The cotton industry was long principally centred in Catalonia, and mainly in the province and town of Barcelona, famed also for their manufactures of lace, woollen and linen goods.

The Festival's famed Sausage Trail became a magnet for lovers of the British banger.

Unit provides a the famed boardwalk run the entire.

On the other hand bulldogs are famed for their ability to scare away burglars and intruders.

We will then transfer to the famed Masai Mara staying at a lovely luxury tented camp within the park.

First class hospitality in town famed for its seafood cuisine.

Dave the Dealer Dave Diamond Geezer, diary famed among resellers for making a margin on anything.

The county famed for it's university city of ' Dreaming Spires ' covers an expanse of just over 1,000 square miles.

This is a town and region famed for its aperitif wine, of course, better known as sherry.

The Cotswolds and Lakes are, of course, justly famed.

Dinan is a beautiful city, rightly famed for its medieval streets.

A beautiful river, the Eden was once famed for its spring run.

We are also famed for our superb pastoral care " .

Fortunately, the tower and spire were retained, keeping for our city its third spire for which we are now famed.

Legend states that he restored the broken eggs to whole a miracle for which he became famed.

A visit to Chicago would be incomplete without a shopping spree which must include famed " Magnificent Mile " .

These men were notorious freebooters, famed for their cunning and bravery, and often for their generosity.

People came from miles around to see the famed hypnotist do his stuff.

The good famed men do lives after them, the evil is oft interred with their bones.

Even the famed frozen mammoths get a look in (the box is charmingly entitled ' ancient guts ' ).

This included Samuel Pollard, who became the most famed missionary leader among the Flowery Miao, a minority nationality.

At night the low-rise city of Fallujah, famed for its mosques, echoed to the thunder of heavy ordnance.

The barn owl is a familiar bird, famed for it rasping screech which accounts for its other name the ' screech owl ' .

We'll see the famed parsonage before continuing to York.

The " Skerries " are famed for producing many good plaice throughout the year.

In an atmosphere of supreme comfort, this is a highly pleasurable way to discover the sites of the famed ancient civilization of Egypt.

If this is more than hyperbole, the combination should prove potent for a firm famed in the UK market for its results-driven gusto.

In Jedi Academy your character can wield one saber, two sabers, or the famed light staff.

Next, via country lanes to saffron Waldon, a village once famed for growing saffron.

Camden, Willesden, Cricklewood - areas of north west London famed for their busy steam locomotive sheds.

It's a shoe, it's in white, it's the famed mbt sport sneaker in white.

One member of this family, Richard Barwis, was famed for his gigantic stature.

Rink's decision to join the consultant comes despite his former practice's famed resistance to pursuing a major international tie-up.

The palace of Trebizond was famed for its magnificence, the court for its luxury and elaborate ceremonial, while at the same time it was frequently a hotbed of intrigue and immorality.

Thus Gucumatz, " Feathered Serpent " corresponds in name to the Mexican deity Quetzalcoatl; Tulan and the Seven Caves are familiar words in the Aztec migration traditions, and there is even mention of a chief of Toltecat, a name plainly referring to the famed Toltecs.

This remarkable woman, famed for her beauty, her masculine energy and unusual powers of mind, was well fitted to be the consort of Odainatti (see Odaenathus) in his proud position as Dux Orientis; during his lifetime she actively seconded his policy, and after his death in A.D.

In the evening we visit Hanoi 's famed water puppet theater.

Next, via country lanes to Saffron Waldon, a village once famed for growing saffron.

It 's a shoe, it 's in white, it 's the famed mbt sport sneaker in white.

The town was famed for a type of cloth called Coggeshall Whites and later Coggeshall tambour lace.

Rink 's decision to join the consultant comes despite his former practice 's famed resistance to pursuing a major international tie-up.

It's been said that the famed Italian charmerCasanova ate sixty oysters a day!

After completing his last few missions, the conquistador was famed for the amount of gold he had.

Its famed creation carries a legacy of multiple variants after its name, including this well-known variation built from the vintage 1930's version originally mixed with lime.

Some of the products from this famed company do double, triple, or even quadruple duty.

Not only do these beauties look different without their artistically applied cosmetics, many of their famed features tend to disappear without the makeup techniques their stylists rely on to either enhance or exaggerate their assets.

We turned to famed raw food chef Bryan Au for the answers.

Las Vegas is famed for its weddings and the proof is everywhere you look.

He was playing in a convention in 2003, when famed music producer Linda Perry approached him.

It was in Japan that Cameron met famed video director Carlo de la Torre.

One would assume that being a huge celebrity would automatically earn you a star on the famed sidewalk, but that's not the case.

He went on to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, before pursuing acting at Chicago's famed Second City.

He soon discovered improvisational theater, first performing at the Annoyance Theatre, and after graduating in 1986, he joined the famed Second City in Chicago - answering phones.

Ben Affleck was so smitten with Jen, that on her 33rd birthday, he presented her with a 4.5 carat diamond engagement ring from famed jeweler to the stars Harry Winston.

Upon her college graduation in 1992, she headed to Chicago and trained with the famed comedy troupe, The Second City.

It was three years ago when she entered Utah's famed Cirque Lodge rehab facility for treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Luciano Pavarotti - Famed opera singer; passed away at age 71 on September 6 from pancreatic cancer.

Drew started club hopping and had become a regular patron of New York's famed Studio 54.

Whitney Port, one of the most likeable characters on The Hills, moved from the warm and sunny west coast to pursue a job with famed fashion icon Diane Von Furstenburg in New York.

Whitney Port, one of the most likeable characters on The Hills moved from the warm and sunny west coast to pursue a job with famed fashion icon Diane Von Furstenburg in New York.

Not only was the ring from famed Jacob & Company, but it turns out Kevin helped design the bauble.

For the season opener, Oprah shut down Chicago's famed "Magnificent Mile" for an outdoor block party featuring performances by the Black Eyed Peas and Rascal Flatts.

The party began on New Year's Eve in Vince's penthouse apartment in Chicago's famed Palmolive building.

She's performed at the famed Carnegie Hall as well as the Royal Albert Hall.

In the early 1900s, they began manufacturing their famed OshKosh bib overalls for babies and young children so that the kids could dress like their parents.

Inevitably, each tour will visit different cities (most frequently Fairbanks, Anchorage, or both) as well as assorted national parks - Denali is the most popular, home to the highest mountain in North America, the famed Mount McKinley.

Alaska's famed Inside Passage is a stunning narrow waterway nestled between towering mountains, quaint waterfront communities, and the Pacific Ocean.

The trip sails along Alaska's famed coastline and provides passengers with unprecedented views of massive glaciers, historic ports and unique wildlife.

This one is a favorite of Vernon Reid, famed guitarist for the rock band Living Colour.

Johnny Cash tabs are a popular web search due to the popularity of the famed country star.

During this time period, the band was seen by David Cross, a famed writer and standup star.

The magazine also interviews famed stars in the fingerpicking style who give great pointers to other players who want to know the tricks of the trade.

Baccarat earrings are created with the same superior craftsmanship and elegance of design as the famed Baccarat crystal has been for almost two hundred years.

As part of the Simplicity Pattern Company's campaign for a new look, Khaliah Ali, daughter of famed boxing great Muhammad Ali, has put her name -- and body -- on a line of plus size sewing patterns.

Headquartered in Paris, France, several of fashion's most influential designers have served this famed fashion house.

Sarah Palin eyewear is made by famed designer Kazuo Kawasaki.

There are also hotels, restaurants and shops on-sight for attendees who need a break from riding rides, and of course, the famed Blackpool Tower.

The army has gotten a distress signal from the famed Area 51; the research facility has been shut down in the wake of a viral outbreak.

It's understandable that the most popular cheat codes for Xbox games will be for first-person shooters like Halo 3, the highly anticipated conclusion to the famed trilogy.

Electronic Arts, owner of the exclusive video game publishing rights to the NFL (National Football League) and creators of the famed Madden series, took the time to run a little simulation the week before the Superbowl.

Designed by artist Toshio Iwai, famed Japanese melder of music and visuals, Electroplankton plays like a piece of touchable art.

With famed artist Toshio Iwai behind the game, an amazing set of sound toys to play with, and an enormously positive fan response, Electroplankton is turning into a surprise hit.

The game featured the famed fighting formula found in many previous games but took place in a 3D arena.

Legalities aside, one can browse through a decent selection of memory carts, including the famed AceKard2i, at ConsoleSource and MyGamingMart.

However, its legacy is well established, and with the reported backwards compatibility of the next generation machine, the PS2's famed titles should still get some play for years to come.

Famed winemaker André Tchelistcheff, credited with defining the wine styles of California once said "God made Cabernet whereas the Devil made Pinot Noir."

Understandable as the grape is believed by many to originate in this famed region.

Get the blazing red color scheme of the Sith with this theme featuring Lord Vader himself wielding his famed lightsaber.

She also incorporated Native American dances and inspired the second generation of Modern dancers with her creativity, including the now famed Martha Graham.

The founder of the New York City Ballet and grandfather of the now famed holiday production of The Nutcracker, Balanchine was the first classical choreographer to enlist modern dancers into his company.

Recently, ABT announced the appointment of famed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet as an artist in residence.

Euclid of Alexandria, a famed mathematician of the time, wrote the influential thirteen volume textbook Elements.

In 2006, the salon relocated to the loft at Henri Bendel, one of the world's most famed shopping establishments.

While not affiliated with the 1970s style era, Meg Ryan's infamous shaggy hairstyle created modern interest in a short version of the famed cut.

The island prison was famed for being inescapable.

You may recognize the hotel as the former location of Millennium, the famed vegetarian restaurant, which has since moved to a different spot in the city.

The seemingly bubbly actress went on to marry famed guitarist Eddie Van Halen of the rock group Van Halen in 1981.

This famed designer's career began when she took a chance and entered the Mademoiselle Guest Editor Contest.

This Crystal Jin swimwear interview covers the famed designer's 2010 cruise collection.

Miley Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus, is the daughter of famed country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia Finely.

Coco Nicole Austin hails from Palos Verdes, California, and the star got her professional start as a swimsuit and lingerie model, but of late, seems to be enjoying the role of wife to actor and famed rapper Ice-T.

Inspired by Jim Henson's famed Muppets, you will get explicit instructions on how to create affordable puppets that are small and simple enough for a child.

During the famed New York Fashion Week, many designers broadcast their shows online.

Another webpage worth trying out is Scrabulizer which was named after the famed Facebook application Scrabulus.

Edward and Joop Asscher, the latest family members to run the famed diamond company, created the Royal Asscher cut in 2001.

Lilly Pulitzer, a New York socialite, began her famed career in Palm Beach, Florida.

From the brand's famed line of denim to the urban feel of pocket-laden cargo pants and utility bags, Girbaud has managed to maintain the classic, low-key yet unavoidably glamorous attitude that is associated with European style.

If you do love the look but aren't quite on board with the idea of carrying something large (like one of LV's famed Keepall 55 bags, a roomy "forever" style carryall), consider a clutch.

Fast forward to the 20th century, when the now famed Burberry check was created.

The name may be a bit too on the nose, but the site itself is run by famed astrologer Marjorie Orr.

AstrologyZone.com features the work of famed astrologer Susan_Miller_Monthly_Horoscope Susan Miller, and she offers amazingly detailed monthly overviews of each sign.

Many calendars still tell you when there's a new and full moon, but if you'd like a calendar that relays specific astrological information, you can find one through famed astrologer Susan Miller's website, Astrology Zone.

Additionally, instead of just one tarot deck, the famed Rider-Waite edition, there are now literally hundreds of decks you can choose from.

Most of them, however, were German films, so his most famed role in the West is that of Goldfinger.

M is perhaps the most famed role of Lee's movie career.

His parents, famed Wayne Enterprises owners, leave their fortune to Bruce.

After all, after eight prior movies in the famed horror series, there's much to be excited about.

The 2007 ninth feature film was written, directed and produced by Rob Zombie, a famed rocker in the band of the same name.

In this 1948 film, the classic comedy duo meet the famed monster and a cast of other frightful characters.

The film is featured at the top of many top 100 lists, including the American Film Institutes famed list.

Do you see the famed frightening creature of legend, or do you see something else entirely?

Famed for their quality, wooden-soled clogs, the company also manufactures shoes and boots, all of which are available to buy online from the company website.

Purveyors of shoes and clothing for dancers since 1887, Capezio is famed throughout the dance world for the beauty and resilience of its products.

Avoid the temptation to emulate Julia Roberts' famed Pretty Woman character and, instead, go the other route.

The famed label offers simple pumps and open-toe styles for the big day, all finished with simple, discreet platforms.

The famed soap opera catapulted him into the limelight, thanks in great part to his character's reputation as something of a playboy.

At the end is the famed Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's gorgeous paintings adorning the ceiling.

The cathedral of Notre Dame is a gothic building famed for its stunning architecture and involvement in the classic Victor Hugo novel about a hunchback living in its tower.

In fact, the famed musical, West Side Story, is set in Hell's Kitchen.

The hotel is situated on famed Seven Mile Beach, which also boasts a number of water sports and outdoor activities.

For example, Hawaii's Hale Koa Hotel, located near famed Waikiki Beach, operates for the exclusive use of retired and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, and National Guard.

Famed for postmodernist buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, Gehry designed a line of watches characterized by clean lines and a stylish look.

Gehry is an architect, famed for his postmodern, sculptural style, and his beautiful watches for Fossil reflect his background.

The company was famed for its pocket watches and was known worldwide as a quality watch manufacturer.

The audio version is narrated by famed Iyengar yoga instructor Patricia Walden.

Many people have used yoga not only to ward off back pain but also to care for the back, as this DVD from famed yogi Rodney Yee instructs.

Even famed football quarterback Joe Namath took advantage of transcendental meditation's benefits.

Famed instructor Rodney Yee expands upon the meaning of Namaste in this brief video from Gaiam.

Dr. Sears is a famed author and a scientist and researcher on the hormonal consequences of food, which he considers the foundation of a healthy life.

According to legend, the first underwire bra was invented by Howard Hughes, the famed movie producer and aviation pioneer.

The ladies in the famed Moulin Rouge sported fishnets, as did can-can dancers.

Additionally, you'll also be able to purchase pajamas from the famed DKNY line.

Reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor's famed full slip in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, this look is one that features a double layer of compression material to help keep your body looking smooth and in shape under your clothing.

One of the most shocking moves made by the Smashing Pumpkins was the radical departure from their famed style.

At last, she landed a production deal with famed producer Scott Storch (Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake) and a record deal with SoBe Entertainment.

As anyone watching Hogan Knows Best can tell you, finding a record deal and producer was an uphill battle for Brooke, until she hit pay dirt when famed producer Scott Storch caught one of her live performances.

For example, you might want to check out Brooke Hogan, daughter of famed professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.

By age 17, he had made it to the finals of the famed Pipeline Masters surfing competition in Oahu in his native Hawaii.

Disney and Cyrus herself blamed famed photographer Annie Liebovitz, but Vanity Fair released information about the session suggesting that Cyrus' father and Cyrus viewed the photo and approved it.

She attended famed London school for the arts Sylvia Young Theater School and later the BRIT School for the Arts.

She started attending London's famed Sylvia Young Theatre School at age 5 and by age 12, she was writing songs and wowing crowds with her voice.

The next thing Jackson did was fire her father as manager and producer and being working with famed production team Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

The score for Slumdog Millionaire was created by famed conductor A.R.

Hough competed in competitions in the UK and became the only American to win the Junior World Latin Championship and the International Latin Youth Champion award at the famed Blackpool Dancing Competition.

In 1996, Eminem recorded his debut release at Detroit's famed Bassment studios.

He threw himself into the English Midlands famed blues scene at the time and moved from band to band, providing vocals.

The area is famed for being one part seedy and another part developmental for artists.

It was penned by Franklin and Teddy White and produced by famed producer, journalist and A&R man Jerry Wexler (the man who first coined the term "R&B").

Just input that you'd like to listen to 'Classical' music, or input a famed composer from the list above for a great playlist.

From there, Winehouse went to the famed Sylvia Young Theatre School, but she was kicked out of the program for failing to do her lessons and for piercing her nose.

Klose left the band before much of their famed career began and went on to become an English photojournalist as well as a jazz-based musical artist.

Recorded at the famed Abbey Road Studios, the album features 10 different tracks (originally intended for two sides) including Speak to Me, Breathe, On the Run, Time, The Great Gig in the Sky and Eclipse.

Elvis wandered into Memphis' famed Sun Studios and dropped this track, which just happened to have the right recipe for what we now call rock and roll.

From her famed relationships with stars like Russell Brand to her tongue in cheek song choices, it's difficult to sometimes look away from her stardom.

Hendrix performed at the famed Woodstock concert under the band name Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, but this arrangement didn't last long.

Known better to some as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophillus Mozart, or Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the man was a famed classical music composer.

On this trip, Mozart was accepted into the Accademia Filarmonica, a famed achievement at the time.

During trips to Italy and beyond, Mozart began to compose many of his most famed tunes like Exultate, Jubilate K 165.

Many of his most famed works are still routinely played and numerous musicians aspire to becoming the level of musician that Mozart was.

The city's famed Music Row, where the infrastructure of the mainstream country music industry lives, is a mecca to wannabe musicians and songwriters from around the globe.

She was discovered by famed designer Yves St. Laurent in 1987, and was soon gracing the pages of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

He was more famed for his basketball skills in high school but had a respectable football career as well.

This family owned pawn shop, located on Motor City's famed 8 Mile Road, is the largest in Detroit.

Bill Mumy played Will Robinson, famed for the catchphrase 'Danger, Will Robinson', as often spoken by the expedition's robot.

Most critics also thought that the film missed the mark when it came to the novel's famed "meadow scene."

Looking at Star Trek ship blueprints may seem boring to some, especially those who haven't seen one episode or movie from the famed franchise.

If you're in the market for the famed Philosophy product, look no further than Philosophy's Web site for a quick fix.

Neutrogena Skin ID is the brainchild of the famed beauty company and a group of dermatologists and market researchers.

Alaskan king crab is one type of shellfish in the commercial harvest famed for its size and taste.

Don't forget to try the restaurant's famed desserts, brought around on a rolling cart.

Besides his mastery in the traditional Law, which added much to the growing reputation of the Rabbinic Academy of his native town, Samuel was famed for his scientific attainments.

Rhodes was famed in ancient times for its delightful climate, and it still maintains its former reputation.

Among the most industrious of Polynesian races, they have always been famed for wood-carving; and in building, weaving and dyeing they had made great advances before the whites arrived.

The ancient Egyptians were famed as " geometers," and as early as the days of Rameses II.

She was famed for her running, and would only consent to marry a suitor who could outstrip her in a race, the consequence of failure being death.

The oak and sycamore in front of Birnam House, the famed twin trees of Birnam, are believed to be more than 1000 years old, and to be the remnant of the wood of Birnam which Shakespeare immortalized in Macbeth.

Martin Debreczeni was chiefly famed for his Kiovi csata (Battle of Kieff), published at Pest in 1854 after his death by Count Emetic Miko.

Count Joseph Teleki is famed chiefly for his Hunyadiak kora Magyarorszdgon (The Times of the Hunyadys in Hungary), vols.

The Khalifa's house (a two-storeyed building), the mosque, the Beit el Amana (arsenal) and other houses famed in the history of the town also face the central square.

Market gardening, the rearing of cattle, for which the district is widely famed, and fishing, form the chief occupations of the rural population.

The neighbouring scenery is attractive, especially in the Glen of Araglin, once famed for its ironworks.

The aromatic gums for which Arabia was famed in ancient times are still produced, though the trade is a very small one.

The dynasty of the aakhmids, famed in Arabian history and literature, arose towards the end of the 3rd century and lasted until about 602.

Between the Halys and the Iris the mountain rim is comparatively low and broken, but east of the Iris it is a continuous lofty ridge (called by the ancients Paryadres and Scydises), whose rugged northern slopes are furrowed by torrent beds, down which a host of small streams (among them the Thermodon, famed in Amazon story) tumble to the sea.

In the Roman period Styria, which even thus early was famed for its iron and steel, was inhabited by the Celtic Taurisci, and divided geographically between Noricum and Pannonia.

The district is famed for its stock, and the fine quality of its grain; also for the character of the English grasses laid down there, which flourish in a rich black loam on a limestone formation.

The town has several linen manufactories and a large cotton spinnery, but is chiefly famed for its many extensive breweries, which mainly produce a black beer, not unlike English porter, which is largely exported.

Gregory was famed for his learning and eloquence, his blameless life, and his great strength of character.

The county is specially famed for cherries and filberts, but apples, pears, plums, gooseberries, strawberries, raspberries and currants are also largely cultivated.

He had been disappointed in Italy, to find that he had not much to learn from its famed scholarship; but he had made many friends in Aldus's circle - Marcus Musurus, John Lascaris, Baptista Egnatius, Paul Bombasius, Scipio Carteromachus; and his reception had been flattering, especially in Rome, where cardinals had delighted to honour him.

The neighbouring Pegwell Bay, famed for its shrimps, is supposed to have been the scene of the landing of Hengist and Horsa, and at Cliff's End (Ebbs Fleet) a monolithic cross marks the landing-place of St Augustine in 596.

This valley i$ famed for its fertility, and is admirably irrigated by canals, part of which, however, fell into decay after 55,000 of the inhabitants migrated to Russian territory in 1881.

Legend tells stories of his teaching men picture-writing and the calendar, and also the artistic work of the silversmith, for which Cholula was long famed; but at last he departed, some say towards the unknown land of Tlapallan, but others to Coatzacoalcos on the Atlantic coast on the confines of Central America, where native tradition still keeps up the divine names of Gucumatz among the Quiches and Cukulcan among the Mayas, these names have the same meaning as Quetzalcoati.

It has a lithium spring, baths and a Kurhaus, and is famed for its red wine (Assmannshduser), which resembles light Burgundy.

The derivation of the name is uncertain, but is probably taken from Ghinea, Ginnie, Genni or Jenne, a town and kingdom in the basin of the Niger, famed for the enterprise of its merchants and dating from the 8th century A.D.

Neoptolemus was famed for his beauty, eloquence and bravery.

His morals were as loose as those of his great rival Mirabeau, but he was famed in Paris for his wit and gaiety.

The church of St Andrew, Heckington, is the best example of Decorated architecture in the county; it is famed for its Easter sepulchre and fine sedilia.

Of these it is enough to name John Cotton, able both as a divine and as a statesman, potent in England by his expositions and apologies of the " New England way," potent in America for his organizing and administrative power; Thomas Hooker, famed as an exponent and apologist of the " New England way "; John Eliot, famous as the " apostle of the Indians," first of Protestant missionaries to the heathen; Richard Mather, whose influence and work were carried on by his distinguished son, and his still more distinguished grandson, Cotton Mather.