Encyclopaedia Americana: A Popular Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature, History, Politics and Biography, Brought Down to the Present Time; Including a Copious Collection of Original Articles in American Biography, Volumen7Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford Carey, Lea & Carey, 1831 |
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... lived in continual fear of poison . The Domin- ican monastery at Seville soon became insufficient to contain the numerous pris- oners , and the king removed the court to the castle in the suburb of Triana . At the first auto da fe ( act ...
... lived in continual fear of poison . The Domin- ican monastery at Seville soon became insufficient to contain the numerous pris- oners , and the king removed the court to the castle in the suburb of Triana . At the first auto da fe ( act ...
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... lived in the Peloponnesus , on the borders of the gulf of Corinth , where they built 12 cities , celebrated for their manufactures and commerce . The Achæans , being pressed by the Heraclides and Dorians , united themselves with them ...
... lived in the Peloponnesus , on the borders of the gulf of Corinth , where they built 12 cities , celebrated for their manufactures and commerce . The Achæans , being pressed by the Heraclides and Dorians , united themselves with them ...
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... lived to a great age , he did not again engage in active service . In the early part of his career , he restored to ... lived . Some chronologers place him 884 B. C .; but sir Isaac New- ton has shown that he probably lived a century ...
... lived to a great age , he did not again engage in active service . In the early part of his career , he restored to ... lived . Some chronologers place him 884 B. C .; but sir Isaac New- ton has shown that he probably lived a century ...
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... lived on the charity of their parishioners . Elizabeth , in 1560 , caused the measures adopted in the reign of Mary to be abro- gated , and replaced every thing on its for- mer footing . She endeavored to improve the condition of ...
... lived on the charity of their parishioners . Elizabeth , in 1560 , caused the measures adopted in the reign of Mary to be abro- gated , and replaced every thing on its for- mer footing . She endeavored to improve the condition of ...
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... lived in the first half of the fourth century before Christ , till after 357. Lysias and Isocrates were his teachers . Wholly unconnected with pub- lic affairs , he devoted himself to instruc- tion in eloquence , and wrote speeches for ...
... lived in the first half of the fourth century before Christ , till after 357. Lysias and Isocrates were his teachers . Wholly unconnected with pub- lic affairs , he devoted himself to instruc- tion in eloquence , and wrote speeches for ...
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Página 368 - It has been said that he who makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew before is a benefactor to his species.
Página 474 - DO, in the name and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies, are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved...
Página 437 - Be of good comfort, master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.
Página 528 - Of courage undaunted ; possessing a firmness and perseverance of purpose which nothing but impossibilities could divert from its direction; careful as a 'father of those committed to his charge, yet steady in the maintenance of order and discipline; intimate with the Indian character, customs, and principles; habituated to the hunting life ; guarded, by exact observation of the vegetables and animals of his own country, against losing time in the description of objects already possessed; honest,...
Página 286 - When a sufficient number of persons impanelled, or tales-men, appear, they are then separately sworn well and truly to try the issue between the parties, and a true verdict to give according to the evidence; and hence they are denominated the jury, jurata, and jurors, sc.
Página 47 - This part of knowledge is irresistible, and like bright sunshine, forces itself immediately to be perceived, as soon as ever the mind turns its view that way; and leaves no room for hesitation, doubt or examination, but the mind is presently filled with the clear light of it.
Página 2 - Wilkins, of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book- the right whereof they claim as proprietors in the words following, to wi — pMvras A-óyet* fapttafiiottt lJtiXOÏf LböAEy^hV^j, ХЯ? ' In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 473 - Memorial to the House of Lords, and a Remonstrance to the House of Commons, on the subject of the proposed Stamp Act.
Página 249 - Cadwalader, and afterwards visited Europe, to improve his professional knowledge. He obtained the degree of doctor of medicine from the university of Rheims, and, having subsequently spent some time at Leyden, concluded his medical tour by a visit to Edinburgh.
Página 353 - ... time for them to stay any longer. They immediately leave off fishing, take to their oars, and get away as fast as they can. When they have reached the usual depth of the place and find themselves out of danger, they lie upon their oars, and in a few minutes after they see this enormous monster come up to the surface of the water. He there shows himself sufficiently, though his whole body does not appear, which, in all likelihood, no human eye ever beheld, excepting the young of this species,...