A thousand notable things, embracing a collection of scarce receipts, &c. To which are added, The century of inventions, by the marq. of Worcester, 1655 ; and a discourse on the emigration of British birds |
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... but that it will be found substan- tially valuable as a means of enabling persons unfortunately deprived of the usual organs of conversation , to carry on an intercourse with their friends . K D H B F M Р Q R S THE ART OF ...
... but that it will be found substan- tially valuable as a means of enabling persons unfortunately deprived of the usual organs of conversation , to carry on an intercourse with their friends . K D H B F M Р Q R S THE ART OF ...
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... usual method is to put in hops without any preparation , into the strong beer or ale wort ; the consequence is , the richer and better the wort is , the less it will partake of the essence of the hops . The rich fat wort sheathes up the ...
... usual method is to put in hops without any preparation , into the strong beer or ale wort ; the consequence is , the richer and better the wort is , the less it will partake of the essence of the hops . The rich fat wort sheathes up the ...
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... usual form of To our well - beloved Cousin and faithful Counsellor ? " This diverting question threw his majesty into a violent fit of laughter , and entirely dispelled his resentment . 83. Fashion . - A lady once asked a minister 32 ...
... usual form of To our well - beloved Cousin and faithful Counsellor ? " This diverting question threw his majesty into a violent fit of laughter , and entirely dispelled his resentment . 83. Fashion . - A lady once asked a minister 32 ...
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... usual com- pliments , he familiarly said , " I hope you have got a good hus- band , madam . " " Yes , sir , " replied she , " and a good man , too . " " I don't know what to say about his goodness , " added the minis- ter , rather ...
... usual com- pliments , he familiarly said , " I hope you have got a good hus- band , madam . " " Yes , sir , " replied she , " and a good man , too . " " I don't know what to say about his goodness , " added the minis- ter , rather ...
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... usual late period , the minister , addressing his congregation , said , " But , my hearers , it is time for us now to conclude , for here are our friends just come to fetch us home . " We may easily conjecture what the parties felt at ...
... usual late period , the minister , addressing his congregation , said , " But , my hearers , it is time for us now to conclude , for here are our friends just come to fetch us home . " We may easily conjecture what the parties felt at ...
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