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Word: 17th (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...tells a bunch of miserable folks he's the Messiah. It sounds great and the status quo is terrible, so a lot of people go along with it. Shabbetai Zvi. Jacob Frank. These fakers had a hell of a time pulling the wool over everyone's eyes in the 17th and 18th centuries...

Author: By Allan S. Galper, | Title: Hallelujah, He's for Real ! | 2/24/1992 | See Source »

...17th century, Christian persuaded Cyrano to write tender love letters for him to give to Roxane -- risky since Cyrano was also smitten with the lady. Today those who want to send a moving missive but fear they lack the requisite communications skills can order a love letter by phone, fax or mail from Love Letters Ink, a Los Angeles company for those suffering from lover's block. Founded four years ago by Martine Greber, Love Letters has written more than 25,000 letters for customers worldwide. The catalog offers selections for < lovers, friends and even in-laws, and features headings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Services: Words Can't Express . . . | 2/17/1992 | See Source »

...Jesuit priest goes into the 17th century Canadian wilderness to convert the savages and is himself converted, after terrifying adventures, to cultural relativism. Bruce Beresford's dark dance with the wolves of the spirit is an intelligent, perfectly controlled epic...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Best of 1991 | 1/6/1992 | See Source »

...Jesuit priest goes into the 17th century Canadian wilderness to convert the savages and is himself converted, after terrifying adventures, to cultural relativism. Bruce Beresford's dark dance with the wolves of the spirit is an intelligent, perfectly controlled epic...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Best of 1991:Cinema | 1/6/1992 | See Source »

...Master Singers--present "Songs of the Shepherds: A 16th and 17th Century Christmas." In the First Parish Church in Lexington, on the Battle Green at 7 Harrington Rd. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $10 for students and elders. For information call...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CONCERTS | 12/12/1991 | See Source »

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