Rackham
Arthur, 1867–1939, English illustrator and painter.
Historical Examples
During many voyages Anne sailed with Captain Rackham, and wherever there was pirate’s work to do, she was on deck to do it.
Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts Frank Richard Stockton
Rackham wouldn’t clinch it with his oath unless I told him your name.
Blackbeard: Buccaneer Ralph D. Paine
The library at Rackham Park was a small, oblong room, with a big window upon the garden.
The Summons A.E.W. Mason
Luttrell told me you were both off to Rackham Park this week for Gatwick.
The Summons A.E.W. Mason
It was in the years of the Rackham craze, and she had just discovered a reproduction of the Midsummer Helen.
Regiment of Women Clemence Dane
The news had reached Rackham, as it had reached every other house in the country-side.
The Summons A.E.W. Mason
She went up to her room rejoicing that she had chosen that week to visit Rackham Park.
The Summons A.E.W. Mason
The two first-named were returned to the Court of Aldermen, who elected Mr. Rackham to serve the office.
Norfolk Annals Charles Mackie
It was, in fact, ten o’clock when Hillyard returned to Rackham Park.
The Summons A.E.W. Mason
“He’s not got his license, and he’s going to the Logs,” says Rackham, showing his white teeth in the sun.
Denis Dent Ernest W. Hornung
noun
Arthur. 1867–1939, English artist, noted for his book illustrations, esp of fairy tales
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