A thousand notable things, embracing a collection of scarce receipts, &c. To which are added, The century of inventions, by the marq. of Worcester, 1655 ; and a discourse on the emigration of British birds |
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... given in fevers with a view to promote perspiration . With the addition of a little lemon juice it is very grateful and cooling : some choose to take it dry , alleging that the surface of the leaves of green sage abound with animalculæ ...
... given in fevers with a view to promote perspiration . With the addition of a little lemon juice it is very grateful and cooling : some choose to take it dry , alleging that the surface of the leaves of green sage abound with animalculæ ...
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... given , that the fatal deed was done by the very person then in his power . He mentioned this to no one ; but as soon as it was dark , he retired to his garden , as if to grieve alone , giving orders that none should follow him . Then ...
... given , that the fatal deed was done by the very person then in his power . He mentioned this to no one ; but as soon as it was dark , he retired to his garden , as if to grieve alone , giving orders that none should follow him . Then ...
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... given is preserved . ” 59. French Grenadier . - During the assault of Commodore Thurot on the town of Carickfergus , in 1760 , an incident took place , reflecting at once the highest lustre on the soldier concern- ed , and evincing the ...
... given is preserved . ” 59. French Grenadier . - During the assault of Commodore Thurot on the town of Carickfergus , in 1760 , an incident took place , reflecting at once the highest lustre on the soldier concern- ed , and evincing the ...
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... given , -he arose and returned alive in those ranks which were to have wit- nessed his execution . 63. Singular Edict . - A Jew had ordered a French merchant to furnish him with a considerable quantity of black beaver hats , green ...
... given , -he arose and returned alive in those ranks which were to have wit- nessed his execution . 63. Singular Edict . - A Jew had ordered a French merchant to furnish him with a considerable quantity of black beaver hats , green ...
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... given , wet some blankets well in a bucket of water , and spread them upon the floor of the room where the fire is , and afterwards beat out the other flames with a blanket thus wet : two or three buckets of water thus used early , will ...
... given , wet some blankets well in a bucket of water , and spread them upon the floor of the room where the fire is , and afterwards beat out the other flames with a blanket thus wet : two or three buckets of water thus used early , will ...
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Página 507 - A century of the names and scantlings of such inventions, as at present I can call to mind to have tried and perfected, which, my former notes being lost, I have, at the instance of a powerful friend, endeavoured, now in the year 1655, to set down in such a way, as may sufficiently instruct me to put any of them in practice.
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Página 457 - I happened soon after to attend one of his sermons, in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold. As he proceeded I began to soften and concluded to give the copper.
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Página 553 - Part loosely wing the region; part more wise In common, ranged in figure, wedge their way, Intelligent of seasons, and set forth Their aery caravan, high over seas Flying, and over lands, with mutual wing Easing their flight...
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