Wolfe,
James 1727-59; Eng. general: defeated the Fr. forces under Montcalm at Quebec (1759)
Wolfe,
Thomas (Clayton) 1900-38; U.S. novelist
See Wolfe in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(wo͝olf), James 1727-1759.
British general in Canada. He defeated the French at Quebec (1759) but was mortally wounded in the battle.
, Thomas (Clayton) 1900-1938.
American writer who is best known for his two autobiographical novels, Look Homeward, Angel (1929) and You Can't Go Home Again (1940).
, Thomas (Kennerly) Known as “Tom.” Born 1931.
American writer. A leading exponent of New Journalism, he has written extensively on popular culture. His works include The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test (1968) and The Right Stuff (1979).