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Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
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anti-polygamist. Married Eve, a close relative. Children, Cain
and Abel (see them). Was prosperous for some years, but
eventually fell prey to his wife's fruitful ambitions. Lost
favor of the proprietor of the garden, and failed in business.
A. started a number of things which have not been perfected.
Diet: Fond of apples. Recreation: Chess, agriculture.
Address: Eden, General Delivery. Clubs: Member of all
exclusive clubs.

[1] Ed. Note: Adam should not be first, but he is given that
position out of respect.



ABEL, son of the above. Spent early days in the Garden of Eden
with his parents, and later traveled with them. Conducted a
sheep raising business. Finally had a row with his brother,
and was knocked out in the first round.

ABRAHAM, a patriarch whose descendants now own New York City,
Jerusalem, vast sections of the remainder of the globe, and
control the pawn-broking, diamond, theatrical, and old clothing
markets. Camel and sheep merchant. Considerable land was
willed him. A. prospered. Married Sarah (last name unknown).
Marital infelicity followed, A. having an affair with Mrs.
Abraham's maid. The woman was discharged, and the family lived
happily ever afterward. Ambition: The chosen people.
Recreation: Riding, tennis, camel racing. Address: Caanan.
Clubs: Country.

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