The Encyclopedia Americana: A Universal Reference Library Comprising the Arts and Sciences, Literature, History, Biography, Geography, Commerce, Etc., of the World, Volume 3Frederick Converse Beach, George Edwin Rines Scientific American Compiling Department, 1903 |
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... usually half the length of the bow , the clothyard was only employed by a man six feet high . The arbalist , or cross - bow , was a popular weapon with the Italians , and was introduced into England in the 13th century . The arrows shot ...
... usually half the length of the bow , the clothyard was only employed by a man six feet high . The arbalist , or cross - bow , was a popular weapon with the Italians , and was introduced into England in the 13th century . The arrows shot ...
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... usually a belt , which was held on the condition of meeting all comers , on pen- alty of surrendering it if declining the trial or beaten by the adversary . The use of a belt as such emblem is of very ancient origin , dating back at ...
... usually a belt , which was held on the condition of meeting all comers , on pen- alty of surrendering it if declining the trial or beaten by the adversary . The use of a belt as such emblem is of very ancient origin , dating back at ...
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... usually known . He commanded a troop of cavalry raised by his father , was employed in the defense of the castle of Lismore , and displayed his courage and ability on many occasions in the service of Charles I .; on the cessation of ...
... usually known . He commanded a troop of cavalry raised by his father , was employed in the defense of the castle of Lismore , and displayed his courage and ability on many occasions in the service of Charles I .; on the cessation of ...
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... usually worn on the wrist , the use of which extends from the most ancient times down to the present , and belongs to all countries , civilized as well as uncivilized . The word has come to us from the French and is ultimately derived ...
... usually worn on the wrist , the use of which extends from the most ancient times down to the present , and belongs to all countries , civilized as well as uncivilized . The word has come to us from the French and is ultimately derived ...
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... usually heavier that that of woman , although at birth and at the age of 14 the female brain is heavier . Taller and heavier persons have usually heavier brains . Weight of brain , however , has no direct rela- tionship with ...
... usually heavier that that of woman , although at birth and at the age of 14 the female brain is heavier . Taller and heavier persons have usually heavier brains . Weight of brain , however , has no direct rela- tionship with ...
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