The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Том 2Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
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... considerable quantities . 156. There are fourteen species of the pine and spruce tree , extending through every degree of latitude , and in great abundance . They furnish valuable timber in large quantities for masts and spars as well ...
... considerable quantities . 156. There are fourteen species of the pine and spruce tree , extending through every degree of latitude , and in great abundance . They furnish valuable timber in large quantities for masts and spars as well ...
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... considerable abundance ; copper and lead are abundant ; and North America is proverbially a land of wood and iron , the first necessary to convert the last to useful purposes . Tin and mercury are found in Mexico , and zinc in many ...
... considerable abundance ; copper and lead are abundant ; and North America is proverbially a land of wood and iron , the first necessary to convert the last to useful purposes . Tin and mercury are found in Mexico , and zinc in many ...
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... considerable quantities . There are several places in which inflammable air or vapour issues from the ground , which are usually termed springs one of these is found in Virginia ; another is in Canada , near the Niagara river ; but ...
... considerable quantities . There are several places in which inflammable air or vapour issues from the ground , which are usually termed springs one of these is found in Virginia ; another is in Canada , near the Niagara river ; but ...
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... considerable quantity of wool is furnished for manufacture . New England is divided into small farms , which are generally tilled in a neat and skilful manner . Wheat was formerly cultivated ; but it has become a preca- rious crop of ...
... considerable quantity of wool is furnished for manufacture . New England is divided into small farms , which are generally tilled in a neat and skilful manner . Wheat was formerly cultivated ; but it has become a preca- rious crop of ...
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... considerable deposit has been discovered . A single mine of cobalt has also been discovered , and is now wrought on the Connecticut river , near Mid- dleton . Slate and free - stone , and other fine building stones , are abundant and ...
... considerable deposit has been discovered . A single mine of cobalt has also been discovered , and is now wrought on the Connecticut river , near Mid- dleton . Slate and free - stone , and other fine building stones , are abundant and ...
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Страница 17 - No state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
Страница 16 - States; 5. To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; 6. To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; 7.
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Страница 331 - ... 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.
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Страница 103 - 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.
Страница 103 - Lo ! where the stripling, wrapt in wonder, roves Beneath the precipice o'erhung with pine ; And sees, on high, amidst th' encircling groves, From cliff to cliff the foaming torrents shine: While waters, woods, and winds, in concert join, And echo swells the chorus to the skies. Would Edwin this majestic scene resign For aught the huntsman's puny craft supplies ? Ah ! no : he better knows great Nature's charms to prize.
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