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Page 1110
Ostiole. Orifice of the sexual conceptacles in certain Algae and Fungi. Ostrach
and Stockach. Villages in Swabia, scenes of victories March 25, 1799, of
Archduke Charles over the French under Jourdan. Ostracion. See Plectognathi.
Ostracism.
Ostiole. Orifice of the sexual conceptacles in certain Algae and Fungi. Ostrach
and Stockach. Villages in Swabia, scenes of victories March 25, 1799, of
Archduke Charles over the French under Jourdan. Ostracion. See Plectognathi.
Ostracism.
Page 1112
Olldenarde. Belgian town, on the Scheldt; scene of a French defeat, July 11,
1708, by Marlborough and Prince Eugene. Oudinot, Charles Nicolas, 1767-1847.
French general, distinguished at Ostrolenka, Friedland. Waerram, and the
Beresina; ...
Olldenarde. Belgian town, on the Scheldt; scene of a French defeat, July 11,
1708, by Marlborough and Prince Eugene. Oudinot, Charles Nicolas, 1767-1847.
French general, distinguished at Ostrolenka, Friedland. Waerram, and the
Beresina; ...
Page 1116
The attempt to raise oysters from the eggs dates from the experiments of Coste in
France 1858. although earlier experiments were known. As the French oyster,
Oatrea edulis, is hermaphroditic and viviparous, it is possible to get a catch of
spat ...
The attempt to raise oysters from the eggs dates from the experiments of Coste in
France 1858. although earlier experiments were known. As the French oyster,
Oatrea edulis, is hermaphroditic and viviparous, it is possible to get a catch of
spat ...
Page 1119
His Palace of Pleasure, 1566-75, was taken from French and Italian sources, and
was of use to Shakespeare. Painter's Colic. Colic from lead poisoning; so called
because frequently attacking painters. An Occupation Disease (q.v.). Painter's ...
His Palace of Pleasure, 1566-75, was taken from French and Italian sources, and
was of use to Shakespeare. Painter's Colic. Colic from lead poisoning; so called
because frequently attacking painters. An Occupation Disease (q.v.). Painter's ...
Page 1121
In China, below Peking; scene of an Anglo- French victory 1860. For it the
commander, Gen. Cousin- Montauban. 1796-1878, was made Count P. and
Senator. He became Premier of France and Minister of War shortly before
Napoleon Ill.'s ...
In China, below Peking; scene of an Anglo- French victory 1860. For it the
commander, Gen. Cousin- Montauban. 1796-1878, was made Count P. and
Senator. He became Premier of France and Minister of War shortly before
Napoleon Ill.'s ...
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| Title | Chandler's Encyclopedia: An Epitome of Universal Knowledge ... Volume 3 of Chandler's Encyclopedia: An Epitome of Universal Knowledge, William Henry Chandler |
| Editor | William Henry Chandler |
| Publisher | Collier, 1898 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 28 Feb 2008 |
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