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	PR: 6	Encyclopedia of Canadian Theatre Thorough coverage of present and past theater news and productions. http://www.canadiantheatre.com/ [Detail ]


	PR: 6	The Satellite Encyclopedia The Satellite Encyclopedia contains fact sheets with basic information such as launch date, country of origin, official identification, and payload description (EIRP maps). Extended launch vehicle section. Future satellites descriptions. Over 4000 pages and 9000 keywords. http://www.TBS-satellite.com/tse/online/ [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Natural Remedies Encyclopedia Natural Remedies for over 500 diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, sexually transmitted diseases, childhood diseases, with a special section on preventive health. http://www.pathlights.com/nr_encyclopedia/ [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Tallship Fan Encyclopedia of sailing ships online: data, photos, history, contact addresses and other information about traditionally rigged sailing ships. http://www.tallship-fan.de/index_e.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	John Stuart Mill Wrote a large number of books on philosophy and economics, including A System of Logic; Principles of Political Economy; On Liberty; Considerations on Representative Government; and Utilitarianism. Served in the House of Commons. (1806-1873) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRmill.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	George Orwell Biography of writer George Orwell and bibliography including comments on each work. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jorwell.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Manchester Guardian Abstract: The first edition appeared on Saturday 5th May, 1821 and cost 7d. The Manchester Guardian, like all newspapers based outside of London, could only afford to publish once a week. When the Manchester Guardian was first published in 1821, Manchester had six other weekly newspapers. With the arrival of the Manchester Guardian, the Manchester Observer decided to cease publication. A prospectus for the Guardian explained the aims and objectives of the proposed newspaper including the passage: "It will zealously enforce the principles of civil and religious Liberty, it will warmly advocate the cause of Reform; it will endeavour to assist in the diffusion of just principles of Political Economy." http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRguardian.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Punch Magazine Abstract: One evening in June, 1841, reforming liberals met to discuss the possibility of starting a new journal. The plan was to combine humour and political comment. the meeting someone remarked that a humourous magazine, like good punch, needed lemon ans so the name of the paper was born. Douglas Jerrold was probably the most important journalist on the magazine, but other writers contributed widely. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jpunch.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	The Morning Chronicle Abstract: First established in 1769, it became a more successful newspaper after it was acquired by James Perry, a supporter of the Whigs, in 1789. Staffed by well known radicals, sales of the Morning Chronicle gradually increased and by 1810 the newspaper had a circulation of 7,000. The Morning Chronicle ceased publication in 1862. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jchronicle.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	The Observer Abstract: The first edition of The Observer was published on 4th December 1791. Three years later the newspaper was �1,600 in debt. Although unwilling to buy The Observer, the government agreed to help subsidise the newspaper in return for influencing its content through editorials praising government's policy. It also guaranteed that the Observer would not give its support to other writers advocating parliamentary reform. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRsundayobserver.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	The Westminster Review Established in 1824, it was a proponent of parliamentary reform and featured the works of progressive intellectuals. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jwestminster.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Daniel Defoe Novelist and political journalist. Published over 560 books and pamphlets and is considered to be the founder of British journalism. Includes short biography. (1660-1731) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jdefoe.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	London Settled by the Romans in the first century A.D. and known as Londinium. Includes brief history of its railway lines, a painting by Jan Griffier and selections from the writings of various authors. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ITlondon.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Liverpool Port on the north bank of the estuary of the Mersey. The Liverpool and Manchester railway opened in 1830 and was a great success. Includes brief history, painting by Atkinson Grimshaw and selections from various authors. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ITliverpool.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Manchester Situated on the east bank of the River Irwell and was noted for its cotton industry. Includes brief history of its railway lines and selections from the works of various writers. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ITmanchester.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	George Stephenson Early railroad pioneer who, with his son Robert, became the world's first locomotive builder. Engineered many railways and worked to improve the quality of steam engines. Includes biography and selections from letters and other writings. (1781-1848) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RAstephensonG.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Brighton Popular seaside resort in Britain, served by the London to Brighton Railway. Includes brief history, painting and selections from the works of various writers. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ITbrighton.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Robert Stephenson Founder of the first company in the world that built locomotives. Includes brief biography, photo and selections from the works of various writers. (1803-1859) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RAstephensonR.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Leeds Wool center of England in the 16th century. Had the oldest horse-drawn railroad in the world, built in 1758. Was a station on the Manchester and Leeds Railway. Includes brief history and painting by Atkinson Grimshaw. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ITleeds.htm [Detail ]


	PR: 6	Edward Pease Partner in company to manufacture locomotives. Includes brief biography. (1767-1858) http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RApease.htm [Detail ]

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