The Encyclopaedia Britannica: Latest Edition. A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and General Literature, 10. köideDay Otis Kellogg, Thomas Spencer Baynes, William Robertson Smith Werner, 1902 |
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... marked distinction between the topography and that of Ireland . The study of this subject is full of interest , and is capable of producing important results both linguistic and historical . The field is as yet unoccupied , and affords ...
... marked distinction between the topography and that of Ireland . The study of this subject is full of interest , and is capable of producing important results both linguistic and historical . The field is as yet unoccupied , and affords ...
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... marked distinction with To which he was received on his visit of congratulation to Rome in 1624 encouraged him to hope for the realization of his utmost wishes . He received every mark of private favour . The pope admitted him to six ...
... marked distinction with To which he was received on his visit of congratulation to Rome in 1624 encouraged him to hope for the realization of his utmost wishes . He received every mark of private favour . The pope admitted him to six ...
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... marked economy and efficiency of the system . In the meantime new applications of import- ance have been found for coal - gas in connexion with heating and cooking , and as a motive power in gas - engines . Further , collateral ...
... marked economy and efficiency of the system . In the meantime new applications of import- ance have been found for coal - gas in connexion with heating and cooking , and as a motive power in gas - engines . Further , collateral ...
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... marked " Hierro , " performed mocking dances round the bust of Racine , and were at all times ready to exchange word or blow with the perruques and grisâtres of the classical party . In Gautier's case , however , whatever they might be ...
... marked " Hierro , " performed mocking dances round the bust of Racine , and were at all times ready to exchange word or blow with the perruques and grisâtres of the classical party . In Gautier's case , however , whatever they might be ...
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... marked by granite shafts with Greek inscriptions on them . To the south is a remarkable hill , quite isolated and bare , with a small mosque and a grave- yard . It is called el Muntâr , " the watch tower , " and is supposed to be the ...
... marked by granite shafts with Greek inscriptions on them . To the south is a remarkable hill , quite isolated and bare , with a small mosque and a grave- yard . It is called el Muntâr , " the watch tower , " and is supposed to be the ...
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