The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 3C. Whittingham, 1809 |
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... extremely . Some in the south of Europe are only a hand in height , whilst others are three feet : they are found in most of the southern parts of the Russian dominions , from the Volga to the Lena , and southwards to Persia and India ...
... extremely . Some in the south of Europe are only a hand in height , whilst others are three feet : they are found in most of the southern parts of the Russian dominions , from the Volga to the Lena , and southwards to Persia and India ...
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... extremely few complaints , the body and mind both seeming invigorated by it ; if , however , this kind of weather last very long , towards the close of it a number of dangerous complaints spring up , which , as they are very short in ...
... extremely few complaints , the body and mind both seeming invigorated by it ; if , however , this kind of weather last very long , towards the close of it a number of dangerous complaints spring up , which , as they are very short in ...
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... extremely abundant , but Shaw and Sonnini , with greater probabi- lity , confine their appearance in that coun- try to the borders of the desert , the latter not supplying materials for their subsis- tence . Mr. Bruce mentions the ...
... extremely abundant , but Shaw and Sonnini , with greater probabi- lity , confine their appearance in that coun- try to the borders of the desert , the latter not supplying materials for their subsis- tence . Mr. Bruce mentions the ...
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... extremely fastidious , drinking only of that which is perfectly pure and clear . It is one of the most pa- tient and persevering of animals , but in connection with these qualities , it possesses also great sluggishness , and often ...
... extremely fastidious , drinking only of that which is perfectly pure and clear . It is one of the most pa- tient and persevering of animals , but in connection with these qualities , it possesses also great sluggishness , and often ...
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... extremely ser- VOL . II . The viceable as a beast of burden , as it moves over steep and rugged roads with astonish- ing firmness , steadiness , and facility . In England these animals are but little used , and where they are employed ...
... extremely ser- VOL . II . The viceable as a beast of burden , as it moves over steep and rugged roads with astonish- ing firmness , steadiness , and facility . In England these animals are but little used , and where they are employed ...
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