A London Encyclopaedia, Or Universal Dictionary of Science, Art, Literature and Practical Mechanics: Comprising a Popular View of the Present State of Knowledge : Illustrated by Numerous Engravings, a General Atlas, and Appropriate Diagrams, Τόμος 1Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 |
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Σελίδα iii
... observed that such a work " would answer most of the purposes of a library , except parade , and contribute more to the propagating of useful knowledge through the body of a people than half the books extant . " His work , in fact ...
... observed that such a work " would answer most of the purposes of a library , except parade , and contribute more to the propagating of useful knowledge through the body of a people than half the books extant . " His work , in fact ...
Σελίδα 10
... observed between abbots are those of regular and commendatory . The former take the vow and wear the habit of their order ; whereas the latter are seculars , though they are obliged by their bulls to take orders when of proper age ...
... observed between abbots are those of regular and commendatory . The former take the vow and wear the habit of their order ; whereas the latter are seculars , though they are obliged by their bulls to take orders when of proper age ...
Σελίδα 52
... observed the thermometer stood at 32 ° in the depth of winter ; the wind N.W. clear and cold . A light hoar frost fell with the wind , which vanished a quarter of an hour after sun- rise , but there appeared no sign of , congelation ...
... observed the thermometer stood at 32 ° in the depth of winter ; the wind N.W. clear and cold . A light hoar frost fell with the wind , which vanished a quarter of an hour after sun- rise , but there appeared no sign of , congelation ...
Σελίδα 56
... observed . The female , who is seldom con- sulted on the occasion , is carried to the house of her husband , either on his shoulders or those of his friends . The bride and bridegroom are sometimes seated on a throne of turf , shaded ...
... observed . The female , who is seldom con- sulted on the occasion , is carried to the house of her husband , either on his shoulders or those of his friends . The bride and bridegroom are sometimes seated on a throne of turf , shaded ...
Σελίδα 60
... observed by the Parisian academists , that , some amphibious quadrupeds , particularly the sea- calf or seal , hath his epiglottis extraordinarily large . Ray on the Creation . ACADEMY , originally intended a villa or grove , situated ...
... observed by the Parisian academists , that , some amphibious quadrupeds , particularly the sea- calf or seal , hath his epiglottis extraordinarily large . Ray on the Creation . ACADEMY , originally intended a villa or grove , situated ...
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