The New Encyclopædia Britannica, Volume 2Encyclopædia Britannica, 1992 - 32 pages |
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Page 382
... known as Farnsworth's Landing . In 1734 Joseph Borden ( for whom the settlement was renamed ) estab- lished a stage line and packet service , and a busy river trade developed . During the Revo- lutionary War the town was severely ...
... known as Farnsworth's Landing . In 1734 Joseph Borden ( for whom the settlement was renamed ) estab- lished a stage line and packet service , and a busy river trade developed . During the Revo- lutionary War the town was severely ...
Page 476
... known as the Brandt Commission , a prestigious inde- pendent panel that studied world economic policies , particularly in regard to developing nations . Brandt received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971 for his continuing work toward ...
... known as the Brandt Commission , a prestigious inde- pendent panel that studied world economic policies , particularly in regard to developing nations . Brandt received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971 for his continuing work toward ...
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... known as lime , or quick- lime , CaO , is a white or grayish white solid produced in large quantities by roasting cal- cium carbonate so as to drive off carbon dioxide . Lime , one of the oldest products of chemical reaction known , is ...
... known as lime , or quick- lime , CaO , is a white or grayish white solid produced in large quantities by roasting cal- cium carbonate so as to drive off carbon dioxide . Lime , one of the oldest products of chemical reaction known , is ...
Contents
Beckford detail from an oil painting | 107 |
John Hoppner c 1800 in the Salford | 234 |
To make the best use of the Britannica | 260 |
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