Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
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PULLMAN, an American who invented an expensive means of travel. P. also is responsible for the vast fortunes acquired by porters. PUNCH, husband of Judy, and a great favorite with the children, even if he did beat his old wife. Led a hen-pecked life. Traveled in several European countries and spoke all the best-selling languages. His name has been given to a serious London publication. PYTHAGORAS, a Greek who said some people would be pigs after they were dead. Q[9] [9] Ed. Note: The editor apologizes for the few Q's who have been famous. QUIETUS, Fluvius, of Rome. Always put his name to everything when he came around. QUIXOTE, Don, famous knight-errant of Spain. Made some desperate conquests for his lady-love, and was defeated by a windmill. In all his defeats, however, he showed to the world that a laugh cuts deeper than a sword, and that satire would |
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