Whetstone, Geo. fl. c. 1580. Dramatist. From his play Promos and Cassandra Shakespeare has drawn the story of Measure for Measure.
Whewell [hū´e̯l], Wm. 1794–1866. Philosopher. Author Hist. Inductive Sciences, Plurality of Worlds, Hist. Moral Philosophy in England, Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences, etc. Pub. Apl. Har.
Whiston, Wm. 1667–1752. Theologian and mathematician. Author of A New Theory of the Earth, etc., and editor of Josephus. Pub. Por.
Whitaker, John. 1735–1808. Historian. Author Hist. of Manchester, Mary, Queen of Scots, Vindicated, etc.
White, Gilbert. 1720–1793. Author of the Naturalist's Calendar and the delightful Nat. Hist. of Selborne. See Buckland's edition, London, 1875. See Fraser's Mag., March, 1879. Pub. Har. Mac. Rou.
White, Henry. 1835 ——. Archæologist and religious writer. Author Historical Memorials of the Savoy Conferences on Art and History, etc. See The Biograph, Aug. 1880.
White, Henry Kirke. 1785–1806. Poet. His verse is mediocre and crude. See Life, by Southey. Pub. Apl. Hou.
White, James. 1804–1862. Historical writer. Author Historical Landmarks, The Eighteen Christian Centuries, Hist. of France, Hist. of England, etc. Pub. Apl. Rou.
White, Joseph Blanco. 1775–1841. Miscellaneous writer. His Sonnet on Night is widely known and esteemed.
Whitehead, Paul. 1710–1774. Poet. Style witty and satirical.