NHS Library: Biography: Biography

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Biography (Gale In Context)
WHY SEARCH HERE?
Authoritative content that empowers learners to understand and critically analyze a range of historical figures. Uses numerous reference works to provide extensive biographical information.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Entries include full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals and reference sources. Search for subjects based on one or more personal facts or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search.
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Formatically How To Guide

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Biographies in the NHS library
Check out over 150 biographies available here in Newburyport High School's Library!

Newburyport Public Library
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