Library of Universal Knowledge: Being a Reprint Entire of the Last (1879) Edinburgh and London Edition of Chambers's Encyclopaedia; A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People. With Very Large Additions Upon Topics of Special Interest to American Readers, Volume 11American book exchange, 1880 |
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... established a journal entitled " Il Mediatore , " which appeared till 1866. He was appointed by the king professor of moral philosophy , and subsequently of theology in the university of Turin . In 1853 he became a member of the Turin ...
... established a journal entitled " Il Mediatore , " which appeared till 1866. He was appointed by the king professor of moral philosophy , and subsequently of theology in the university of Turin . In 1853 he became a member of the Turin ...
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... established in London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom , or a certificate of identity signed by a mayor , magistrate , justice of the peace , minister of religion , physician , surgeon , solicitor , or notary , resident in the United ...
... established in London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom , or a certificate of identity signed by a mayor , magistrate , justice of the peace , minister of religion , physician , surgeon , solicitor , or notary , resident in the United ...
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... established factories , and traded in opium , rice , & c . In 1763 , disputes about transit - duties arose between the Company's servants and the native government . A war ensued , resulting in the British taking possession of the ...
... established factories , and traded in opium , rice , & c . In 1763 , disputes about transit - duties arose between the Company's servants and the native government . A war ensued , resulting in the British taking possession of the ...
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... established that , until the plebs became a distinct order , the patricians were the entire citizens or populus of Rome ; a select number of them were senators ; and the original inhabitants , reduced to a condition of servitude , were ...
... established that , until the plebs became a distinct order , the patricians were the entire citizens or populus of Rome ; a select number of them were senators ; and the original inhabitants , reduced to a condition of servitude , were ...
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... established by George III . on the 5th of February 1783 , and enlarged in 1833. As originally con- stituted , it consisted of the Sovereign , the Grand - master ( who was always the lord- lieutenant of Ireland for the time being ) , and ...
... established by George III . on the 5th of February 1783 , and enlarged in 1833. As originally con- stituted , it consisted of the Sovereign , the Grand - master ( who was always the lord- lieutenant of Ireland for the time being ) , and ...
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Page 501 - Ocean, the first thing which strikes us is, that, the north-east and south-east monsoons, which are found the one on the north and the other on...
Page 554 - ... a convenient stock of flax, hemp, wool, thread, iron, and other necessary ware and stuff to set the poor on work, and also competent sums of money for and towards the necessary relief of the lame, impotent, old, blind, and such other among them being poor and not able to work, and...
Page 56 - Here maidens are sighing, and fragrant their sigh As the flower of the Amra just oped by a bee ; And precious their tears as that rain from the sky, Which turns into pearls as it falls in the sea.
Page 307 - An Account of a Method of Copying Paintings upon Glass, and of making Profiles by the Agency of Light upon Nitrate of Silver; with Observations by H. Davy.
Page 29 - ... than the other four. The MANTLE is of rich sky-blue tabinet, lined with white silk, and fastened by a cordon of blue silk and gold with tassels. On the right shoulder is the HOOD, of the same materials as the mantle. The order is indicated by the initials KP...
Page 83 - If any man is inclined to call the unknown anteHellenic period of Greece by the name of Pelasgic, it is open to him to do so ; but this is a name carrying with it no assured predicates...
Page 6 - Hill, at Rome, which still forms the mother-house of the congregation. The special object of the institute was to instil into men's minds by preaching, by example, and by devotional practices, a sense of the mercy and love of God as manifested in the passion of Christ. Hence the cross appears everywhere as their emblem, in their churches, in their halls, and in the courts and public places of their monasteries. A large crucifix, moreover, forms part of their very striking costume. They go barefooted,...
Page 36 - Csesarea, where he was unjustly detained a prisoner for two years. Having finally appealed to the Roman emperor, according to the privilege of a Roman citizen, he was sent to Rome. On the voyage thither, he suffered shipwreck at Melita (probably Malta), in the spring of 61 AD At Rome, he was treated with respect, being allowed to dwell 'for two whole years in his own hired house.
Page 31 - ... the relief of the episcopal treasury, they were encouraged by the bishops, who readily consecrated the churches thus established, and consented that the incumbent should be resident at the church, and receive the tithes and offerings of the inhabitants and what endowment the founder had annexed to the church. Eventually, it came also to be stipulated with the bishop that the founder and his heirs should have a share in the administration of the property, and have the right to nominate a person...
Page 167 - Xerxes the king, the great king, the king of kings, the king of the many peopled countries, the supporter also of the great world, the son of King Darius the Achaemenian.