University Magazine: A Literary and Philosophic Review, Volume 32W. Curry, jun., and Company, 1848 |
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... Chinese would not assist one another in rescuing them from a watery grave , owing to the superstitious feel- ing they entertain , in common with Scandinavian tribes , that a person res- cued from drowning will inevitably in- jure his ...
... Chinese would not assist one another in rescuing them from a watery grave , owing to the superstitious feel- ing they entertain , in common with Scandinavian tribes , that a person res- cued from drowning will inevitably in- jure his ...
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... China is most ap- palling . Of all the extraordinary scenes which can be witnessed , nothing can be more surprising or astounding to a European than the appearance of the Canton river . Myriads of boats , some ... China and the Chinese .
... China is most ap- palling . Of all the extraordinary scenes which can be witnessed , nothing can be more surprising or astounding to a European than the appearance of the Canton river . Myriads of boats , some ... China and the Chinese .
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... Chinese were attracted to the spot . Then such expressions as these pierced the air- " I say , old fellow , we have come for the money to pay for your tail . " " I say , Tom , bless me if that ere fellow hasn't got a tail as long as a ...
... Chinese were attracted to the spot . Then such expressions as these pierced the air- " I say , old fellow , we have come for the money to pay for your tail . " " I say , Tom , bless me if that ere fellow hasn't got a tail as long as a ...
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... Chinese are passionately fond of singing - birds ; the wealthy pay ex- ceedingly high prices for them . They are as great connoisseurs in the notes of a lark , as we are in that of a bulfinch , and frequently one ... China and the Chinese .
... Chinese are passionately fond of singing - birds ; the wealthy pay ex- ceedingly high prices for them . They are as great connoisseurs in the notes of a lark , as we are in that of a bulfinch , and frequently one ... China and the Chinese .
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... Chinese year , these lantern shops have a very gay and diversified appearance , and their proprietors reap a rich ... China- man fishing with a rod , which moved up and down , with a fish hanging at the end of the line ( this was rather ...
... Chinese year , these lantern shops have a very gay and diversified appearance , and their proprietors reap a rich ... China- man fishing with a rod , which moved up and down , with a fish hanging at the end of the line ( this was rather ...
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