The Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffussion of Useful Knowledge, Volume 11Charles Knight, 1838 |
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... supposed that they observed some volcanic erup- tion on it , though modern navigators have never observed any thing of the kind , except Capt . B. Hall , whose descrip- tion leaves no doubt that he really saw one . If we exclude the ...
... supposed that they observed some volcanic erup- tion on it , though modern navigators have never observed any thing of the kind , except Capt . B. Hall , whose descrip- tion leaves no doubt that he really saw one . If we exclude the ...
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... supposed to be derived from the Latin word fuga ( flight ) , because the theme , or point , flies from part to part ; but this etymology is by no means satis- factory , though we certainly have no better to offer Writers on music ...
... supposed to be derived from the Latin word fuga ( flight ) , because the theme , or point , flies from part to part ; but this etymology is by no means satis- factory , though we certainly have no better to offer Writers on music ...
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... supposed to owe its exquisite flavour would render the success of the experiment very doubtful . * Fuliguia Valisneria . Clangula ( Boié ) . Bill narrow , elevated at the base , somewhat attenuated at the anterior extremity , and short ...
... supposed to owe its exquisite flavour would render the success of the experiment very doubtful . * Fuliguia Valisneria . Clangula ( Boié ) . Bill narrow , elevated at the base , somewhat attenuated at the anterior extremity , and short ...
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... supposed to be derived from the Latin funis , a torch , because , at least in the Roman times , funerals were sometimes performed by torch - light . Others derive the word from phónos ( póvos ) , slaughter , ' as desig- nating death ...
... supposed to be derived from the Latin funis , a torch , because , at least in the Roman times , funerals were sometimes performed by torch - light . Others derive the word from phónos ( póvos ) , slaughter , ' as desig- nating death ...
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... supposed that the Roman colony Ser- binum was planted on this spot . It was in the hands of the Turks from 1543 to 1686 , and is the place of assembly for the provincial states . FUNGI . Under this name botanists comprehend not only the ...
... supposed that the Roman colony Ser- binum was planted on this spot . It was in the hands of the Turks from 1543 to 1686 , and is the place of assembly for the provincial states . FUNGI . Under this name botanists comprehend not only the ...
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