the Encyclopedia of Surnames is the ideal gift or research tool for historians, journalists, genealogists, researchers and anyone interested in tracing their family history. Broad coverage includes supplementary features on famous surnames, surnames of fictional characters, pseudonyms and names from abroad...
if indeed his first name was actually Captain and his surname was actually America instead of a pseudonym for Steve Rogers. And I guess while we’re at it, if he wasn’t afictional characterin a comic book. Maybe his surname would have to be “United States of ...
The eventful and controversial life of a bold, brave and radical leader has inspired many characters in fiction. Horatio Hornblower in C.S. Forester’s novels was modelled on his character. Perhaps the most famous fictional figure was Captain Jack Aubrey, created by Patrick O’Brian and the in...
s body into his rooming house after the murder), reported the news to a hushed House of Commons. Fighting back tears, he described his friend as a “hero who died a martyr to the cause of his country, whose hand was open to everyone, whose heart was made for friends and whose enmi...