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, Band 1Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 |
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... ground pine , or Cha- mapitys . ÁBILA , or ABYLA , a mountain of Africa , one of the pillars of Hercules , as they were anciently called , being directly opposite to Calpe , in Spain , from which it is only 18 miles distant . ABILENE ...
... ground pine , or Cha- mapitys . ÁBILA , or ABYLA , a mountain of Africa , one of the pillars of Hercules , as they were anciently called , being directly opposite to Calpe , in Spain , from which it is only 18 miles distant . ABILENE ...
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... ground of tall and stately trees , that never lose the charms of their foliage . It is however , in- fested with crocodiles and hippopotami , and the neighbouring woods are full of lions and byænas . Two rivers of Abyssinia , the Hanazo ...
... ground of tall and stately trees , that never lose the charms of their foliage . It is however , in- fested with crocodiles and hippopotami , and the neighbouring woods are full of lions and byænas . Two rivers of Abyssinia , the Hanazo ...
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... ground feels disagreeable to the soles of the feet . The mountainous nature of the province generally , nevertheless exposes different situations to the various effects of heat and cold , dryness and humidity , and of a free circulation ...
... ground feels disagreeable to the soles of the feet . The mountainous nature of the province generally , nevertheless exposes different situations to the various effects of heat and cold , dryness and humidity , and of a free circulation ...
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... ground , covered with flowers from top to bottom , each.cluster containing between 85 and 90 ; open or shut the fruit is taken , but has rather a harsh . taste . The anguah , found near the Tacazzé , produces a gum resembling ...
... ground , covered with flowers from top to bottom , each.cluster containing between 85 and 90 ; open or shut the fruit is taken , but has rather a harsh . taste . The anguah , found near the Tacazzé , produces a gum resembling ...
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... ground till he receives orders to that effect . When he resides abroad or gives audience , his head is perfectly covered , and his eyes only are seen , while one hand is placed upon his mouth . He communi- cates with his subjects by ...
... ground till he receives orders to that effect . When he resides abroad or gives audience , his head is perfectly covered , and his eyes only are seen , while one hand is placed upon his mouth . He communi- cates with his subjects by ...
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