The New Encyclopaedia Britannica[1] Propaedia: outline of knowledge and guide to the Britannica.--[2]-[11] Micropaedia: ready reference and index.--[12]-[30] Macropaedia: knowledge in depth. |
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They warded off evil spirits, averted the evil eye, served as sentinels' and
watchmen's signal instruments, or were attached to the handle of a Greek
warrior's shield in order to terrify the enemy by their clamour. Anklets adorned
with small bells ...
They warded off evil spirits, averted the evil eye, served as sentinels' and
watchmen's signal instruments, or were attached to the handle of a Greek
warrior's shield in order to terrify the enemy by their clamour. Anklets adorned
with small bells ...
Page 566
When a building is served by a public water system, the plumbing begins at the
service connection with the public supply. ... storage tanks, and connections
required to make water available at outlets serving the fixtures or equipment
within the ...
When a building is served by a public water system, the plumbing begins at the
service connection with the public supply. ... storage tanks, and connections
required to make water available at outlets serving the fixtures or equipment
within the ...
Page 567
When a building is served by a public water system, the plumbing begins at the
service connection with the public supply. ... storage tanks, and connections
required to make water available at outlets serving the fixtures or equipment
within the ...
When a building is served by a public water system, the plumbing begins at the
service connection with the public supply. ... storage tanks, and connections
required to make water available at outlets serving the fixtures or equipment
within the ...
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| Title | The New Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica |
| Author | Encyclopaedia Britannica Publishers, Inc. Staff |
| Contributor | Robert M. Hutchins |
| Edition | 15, illustrated |
| Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1974 |
| ISBN | 0852292902, 9780852292907 |
| Length | 934 pages |
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