The Calcutta Review, Volume 8University of Calcutta., 1847 - India |
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... knowledge . A young girl , about nine years of age , contracted a habit of chewing cindars ; she had indulged it for some time , before she was discovered , and then every possible effort was made to cure her of it . The utmost ...
... knowledge . A young girl , about nine years of age , contracted a habit of chewing cindars ; she had indulged it for some time , before she was discovered , and then every possible effort was made to cure her of it . The utmost ...
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... The Agent must pitch his tent with each tribe until he is regarded by its heads as their best friend , until they are fully assured of his perfect knowledge of its situation , and of his CAPTAIN MACPHERSON AND THE KHONDS . 19.
... The Agent must pitch his tent with each tribe until he is regarded by its heads as their best friend , until they are fully assured of his perfect knowledge of its situation , and of his CAPTAIN MACPHERSON AND THE KHONDS . 19.
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his perfect knowledge of its situation , and of his sympathy with it . The only unequivocal proof of their confidence being their distinct ... knowledge of their habits and situation may suggest - it 20 CAPTAIN MACPHERSON AND THE KHONDS .
his perfect knowledge of its situation , and of his sympathy with it . The only unequivocal proof of their confidence being their distinct ... knowledge of their habits and situation may suggest - it 20 CAPTAIN MACPHERSON AND THE KHONDS .
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knowledge of their habits and situation may suggest - it being carefully observed that the Patriarchs also are always to be regarded as virtually , if not professionally , priests . As a subordinate but essential object , he also points ...
knowledge of their habits and situation may suggest - it being carefully observed that the Patriarchs also are always to be regarded as virtually , if not professionally , priests . As a subordinate but essential object , he also points ...
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... knowledge or their imaginations reached , could not be prevented from offer- ing to relinquish the rite of sacrifice , " upon the condition of their receiving protection and peace and justice from the Govern- ment . " They were then ...
... knowledge or their imaginations reached , could not be prevented from offer- ing to relinquish the rite of sacrifice , " upon the condition of their receiving protection and peace and justice from the Govern- ment . " They were then ...
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