A London Encyclopaedia, Or Universal Dictionary of Science, Art, Literature and Practical Mechanics: Comprising a Popular View of the Present State of Knowledge : Illustrated by Numerous Engravings, a General Atlas, and Appropriate Diagrams, Band 2Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 |
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... remains . Whole forests are found buried in beds of rock and strata of sand on the Atlantic . The remnants of marine and land animals are also found in great abundance ; and the bones of the mastodon , found in various parts of the ...
... remains . Whole forests are found buried in beds of rock and strata of sand on the Atlantic . The remnants of marine and land animals are also found in great abundance ; and the bones of the mastodon , found in various parts of the ...
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... remains one month sta- tionary ; after which it falls for five months , and in that state continues for one month also . These alternate changes are regular , and even inva- riable , and may depend on the rains which fall in the ...
... remains one month sta- tionary ; after which it falls for five months , and in that state continues for one month also . These alternate changes are regular , and even inva- riable , and may depend on the rains which fall in the ...
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... remains . Besides those of the Andes , there are but two volcanoes ; the first , at the mouth of the river Rapel , is small , and discharges only a little smoke from time to time ; the second is the great volcano of Villarica , in the ...
... remains . Besides those of the Andes , there are but two volcanoes ; the first , at the mouth of the river Rapel , is small , and discharges only a little smoke from time to time ; the second is the great volcano of Villarica , in the ...
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... remains fastened on both jaws . 88. The lizards , and other amphibious reptiles of that genus , found in the waters of the Orinoco and Amazons , are innumerable . The iguana , which is about a yard long , has frequently found in its ...
... remains fastened on both jaws . 88. The lizards , and other amphibious reptiles of that genus , found in the waters of the Orinoco and Amazons , are innumerable . The iguana , which is about a yard long , has frequently found in its ...
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... remains were in- terred in Sevenoaks church . The character of lord Amherst will always stand high in the military history of England . Though a strict discipli- narian , he was the soldier's friend , and his private character was very ...
... remains were in- terred in Sevenoaks church . The character of lord Amherst will always stand high in the military history of England . Though a strict discipli- narian , he was the soldier's friend , and his private character was very ...
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Seite 16 - Court; 10 To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; 11 To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; 12 To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years...
Seite 16 - To exercise exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of congress, become the seat of government of the United States...
Seite 343 - The cease of majesty Dies not alone; but like a gulf doth draw What's near it with it: it is a massy wheel, Fix'd on the summit of the highest mount, To whose huge spokes ten thousand lesser things Are mortis'd and adjoin'd; which, when it falls, Each small annexment, petty consequence, Attends the boisterous ruin. Never alone Did the king sigh, but with a general groan.
Seite 17 - No state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
Seite 16 - States; 5. To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; 6. To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; 7.
Seite 16 - To establish post offices and post roads; 8. To promote the progress of science and useful arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries; 9. To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court; 10.
Seite 16 - States; 2 To borrow money on the credit of the United States; 3 To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes; 4 To establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States...
Seite 387 - ... there is all Nature cries aloud Through all her works). He must delight in virtue ; And that which He delights in must be happy. But when ? or where ? This world was made for Caesar — I'm weary of conjectures — this must end them.
Seite 119 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
Seite 315 - Complete Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation : being a Discourse of Rivers, Fishponds. Fish and Fishing, written by IZAAK WALTON ; and Instructions how to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a clear Stream, by CHARLES COTTON.