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, Volume 15Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 - Aeronautics |
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... inhabitants . Total 2060 square miles , and 370,000 inhabitants . The chief towns are Modena , having 20,000 inhabi- tants ; Reggio 13,300 ; Massa 10,000 ; Miran- dola 8200 ; Navellara 4100 ; Correggio 3500 . The country is one gently ...
... inhabitants . Total 2060 square miles , and 370,000 inhabitants . The chief towns are Modena , having 20,000 inhabi- tants ; Reggio 13,300 ; Massa 10,000 ; Miran- dola 8200 ; Navellara 4100 ; Correggio 3500 . The country is one gently ...
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... inhabitants . It has an independent court of jus- tice . The town is situated on the river Scieli , and surrounded by some of the most imposing scenery of this beautiful island ; where the fruits of almost all climates mingle , and the ...
... inhabitants . It has an independent court of jus- tice . The town is situated on the river Scieli , and surrounded by some of the most imposing scenery of this beautiful island ; where the fruits of almost all climates mingle , and the ...
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... inhabitants were spared ; but Aleppo being taken by storm , a greater slaughter ensued there than had taken place at Bagdad , not even the children in their cradles being spared . Some cities of this country revolted in a year or two ...
... inhabitants were spared ; but Aleppo being taken by storm , a greater slaughter ensued there than had taken place at Bagdad , not even the children in their cradles being spared . Some cities of this country revolted in a year or two ...
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... inhabitants of the city , came to make their submission , and begged for mercy . The tame elephants and rhinoceroses likewise were brought to kneel be- fore him , as they had been accustomed to do to the Indian emperors , and made a ...
... inhabitants of the city , came to make their submission , and begged for mercy . The tame elephants and rhinoceroses likewise were brought to kneel be- fore him , as they had been accustomed to do to the Indian emperors , and made a ...
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... inhabitants . This place is very advantageously situated on the right bank of the Tarn , which is here navigable , and favors a brisk trade that is carried on with Bourdeaux . It stands in a fruitful vale , surrounded by hills covered ...
... inhabitants . This place is very advantageously situated on the right bank of the Tarn , which is here navigable , and favors a brisk trade that is carried on with Bourdeaux . It stands in a fruitful vale , surrounded by hills covered ...
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