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Hugh Millar

A Scottish geologist and writer, referenced.

minor

Also known as Millar

First appearance: reminiscences

Hugh Millar shows up with force in American Poets. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as poet of the Sierras, now honored in California as Commissioner of Forest Land.
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In American Poets: Mentioned as poet of the Sierras, now honored in California as Commissioner of Forest Land. Later, in Millar: The poet…

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TETennysonWCWill CarletonGCGordon CummingEAEdgar Allan PoeWWWalt WhitmanHMHugh Millar

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  • Other

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  • Diverse referenced characters
  • Literary and narrative figures
  • Recurring narrative characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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