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, Volumen2Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 |
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... Inches . Grenada , ( W. І. ) 112 Calcutta 81 Charleston , ( S. C. ) - 54 Frankfort , ( Ken . ) - 54 Andover , ( Mass . ) 51 Williamsburgh ( Vt . ) 47 Cambridge 47 Vienna 44.8 Pisa 43.2 Rutland ( Vt . ) Brunswick , ( Me . ) 41 40 Naples ...
... Inches . Grenada , ( W. І. ) 112 Calcutta 81 Charleston , ( S. C. ) - 54 Frankfort , ( Ken . ) - 54 Andover , ( Mass . ) 51 Williamsburgh ( Vt . ) 47 Cambridge 47 Vienna 44.8 Pisa 43.2 Rutland ( Vt . ) Brunswick , ( Me . ) 41 40 Naples ...
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... inches in breadth , and the fruit is a sort of cone , about a span in length , very closely set with grains of different colours ; but generally white and yellow . They reckon five species , or rather varieties , of maize , which differ ...
... inches in breadth , and the fruit is a sort of cone , about a span in length , very closely set with grains of different colours ; but generally white and yellow . They reckon five species , or rather varieties , of maize , which differ ...
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... inches ( 454 cubic inches English ) , per day , for from four to five months , which amounts to the enormous volume of more than 1100 cubic decimetres , or 67,130 cubic inches . This abundance of juice produced by a maguey of scarcely a ...
... inches ( 454 cubic inches English ) , per day , for from four to five months , which amounts to the enormous volume of more than 1100 cubic decimetres , or 67,130 cubic inches . This abundance of juice produced by a maguey of scarcely a ...
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... inches in diameter . The manner in which this tree grows is very astonishing ; from the branches which are flexible , high , and long , there issue small bunches of filaments , which reach the ground , spread , and strike , and in a ...
... inches in diameter . The manner in which this tree grows is very astonishing ; from the branches which are flexible , high , and long , there issue small bunches of filaments , which reach the ground , spread , and strike , and in a ...
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... inches thick , and then another layer of eggs . In this manner they proceed one stratum upon another , nearly to the top of the nest . The Indians in Guayaquil catch them with the tolete , which is a very strong piece of wood , three ...
... inches thick , and then another layer of eggs . In this manner they proceed one stratum upon another , nearly to the top of the nest . The Indians in Guayaquil catch them with the tolete , which is a very strong piece of wood , three ...
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Página 16 - Court; 10 To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; 11 To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; 12 To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years...
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Página 343 - The cease of majesty Dies not alone; but like a gulf doth draw What's near it with it: it is a massy wheel, Fix'd on the summit of the highest mount, To whose huge spokes ten thousand lesser things Are mortis'd and adjoin'd; which, when it falls, Each small annexment, petty consequence, Attends the boisterous ruin. Never alone Did the king sigh, but with a general groan.
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Página 387 - ... there is all Nature cries aloud Through all her works). He must delight in virtue ; And that which He delights in must be happy. But when ? or where ? This world was made for Caesar — I'm weary of conjectures — this must end them.
Página 119 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
Página 315 - Complete Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation : being a Discourse of Rivers, Fishponds. Fish and Fishing, written by IZAAK WALTON ; and Instructions how to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a clear Stream, by CHARLES COTTON.