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... famous as the place where Elizabeth Barton , called the Holy Maid of Kent , practised her deceptions in 1534. — Rapin . ADMIRALTY ISLANDS , a cluster of islands of Australasia , in the South Pacific ocean , on the NNW of New Ireland ...
... famous as the place where Elizabeth Barton , called the Holy Maid of Kent , practised her deceptions in 1534. — Rapin . ADMIRALTY ISLANDS , a cluster of islands of Australasia , in the South Pacific ocean , on the NNW of New Ireland ...
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... famous for a fine red earth , used as an ingredient in Spanish snuff , and to give the last polish to glass ; also for a saline white stone , called plume - alum : Lg . 1.26 w , Lt. 37.32 N. ALMADA , a town of Portugal , Estrema- dura ...
... famous for a fine red earth , used as an ingredient in Spanish snuff , and to give the last polish to glass ; also for a saline white stone , called plume - alum : Lg . 1.26 w , Lt. 37.32 N. ALMADA , a town of Portugal , Estrema- dura ...
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... famous tank , or reservoir , named Amritsir , or the pool of immortality , a basin about 135 paces square , built of bricks , and in the centre stands a temple , which is at- tended by upward of 500 priests . The streets of the town are ...
... famous tank , or reservoir , named Amritsir , or the pool of immortality , a basin about 135 paces square , built of bricks , and in the centre stands a temple , which is at- tended by upward of 500 priests . The streets of the town are ...
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... famous for brandy . ANDELY , a town of France , department Eure , 17 m NE Evreux , and 20 SE Rouen . It is divided by a paved road into Great and Little Andely , a mile from each other : the cloths manufactured here are in high esteem ...
... famous for brandy . ANDELY , a town of France , department Eure , 17 m NE Evreux , and 20 SE Rouen . It is divided by a paved road into Great and Little Andely , a mile from each other : the cloths manufactured here are in high esteem ...
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... famous for the cure of the gravel . The neighbouring hills produce the wine called Mountain or Malaga . - PLAYFAIR'S Geo . It is 26 m Nw Malaga : Lg . 4.30 w , Lt. 37.1 N. ANTEQUERA , in Mexico ; see GUAXACA . ANTIBES , a town of France ...
... famous for the cure of the gravel . The neighbouring hills produce the wine called Mountain or Malaga . - PLAYFAIR'S Geo . It is 26 m Nw Malaga : Lg . 4.30 w , Lt. 37.1 N. ANTEQUERA , in Mexico ; see GUAXACA . ANTIBES , a town of France ...
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