The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and General Literature, 10. köideA. et C. Black, 1879 - 856 pages |
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... carried on the private study of Arabic and Chinese ; and the latter language continued especially to engage his attention during his undergraduate course , from 1825 to 1828 , at the universities of Leipsic and Göttingen . In 1830 he ...
... carried on the private study of Arabic and Chinese ; and the latter language continued especially to engage his attention during his undergraduate course , from 1825 to 1828 , at the universities of Leipsic and Göttingen . In 1830 he ...
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... carried into captivity by he is spoken of as the spirit who presides over fire , thunder , Tiglath Pileser in the 8th century B.C. ( 1 Chr . v . 26 ; comp . the ripening of the fruits of the earth , and similar processes . 2 Kings xv ...
... carried into captivity by he is spoken of as the spirit who presides over fire , thunder , Tiglath Pileser in the 8th century B.C. ( 1 Chr . v . 26 ; comp . the ripening of the fruits of the earth , and similar processes . 2 Kings xv ...
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... carrying away young children , and substituting young fairies in their place , to the grief and harassment of the mother . Nor did they confine their assaults to children , but sometimes carried men and women to their underground abodes ...
... carrying away young children , and substituting young fairies in their place , to the grief and harassment of the mother . Nor did they confine their assaults to children , but sometimes carried men and women to their underground abodes ...
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... carried on the business of a woollen crape - maker in that town , was of a respectable character and family , and was noted for his skill in fencing ; his mother excelled in flower - painting , and encouraged her son in the use of the ...
... carried on the business of a woollen crape - maker in that town , was of a respectable character and family , and was noted for his skill in fencing ; his mother excelled in flower - painting , and encouraged her son in the use of the ...
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... carried on at Galatz . There are several flour - mills , saw - mills , and breweries , extensive cooperage works ... carry on a regular trade with Galatz , and attempts have been made by the municipality to construct solid stono wharfs ...
... carried on at Galatz . There are several flour - mills , saw - mills , and breweries , extensive cooperage works ... carry on a regular trade with Galatz , and attempts have been made by the municipality to construct solid stono wharfs ...
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