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 7Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 - Aeronautics |
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... Italy . He wrote the life of his master , Isidorus , and dedicated it to Theodora , a very learned and philosophical lady , who had also been a pupil to Isidorus . In this life , which was copiously written , he frequently made oblique ...
... Italy . He wrote the life of his master , Isidorus , and dedicated it to Theodora , a very learned and philosophical lady , who had also been a pupil to Isidorus . In this life , which was copiously written , he frequently made oblique ...
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... Italy , and founded the city of Ardea . Some suppose that it was Prœtus , the brother of Acrisius , who intro- duced himself to Danae in the brazen tower ; but , whoever was her seducer , the fable of the golden shower plainly implies ...
... Italy , and founded the city of Ardea . Some suppose that it was Prœtus , the brother of Acrisius , who intro- duced himself to Danae in the brazen tower ; but , whoever was her seducer , the fable of the golden shower plainly implies ...
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... Italy at a magnificent entertainment given by a nobleman of Lombardy at Tortona on account of the marriage between Galeas duke of Milan and Isabella of Arragon . At first the women had no share in the public or theatrical dance ; but ...
... Italy at a magnificent entertainment given by a nobleman of Lombardy at Tortona on account of the marriage between Galeas duke of Milan and Isabella of Arragon . At first the women had no share in the public or theatrical dance ; but ...
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... Italy , studying the works of those who were most distinguished ; and resided long at Venice , where he copied the ... Italian Historians . DANEGELT , an ancient annual tax of the Anglo - Saxons , first of 1s . afterwards of 2s . for ...
... Italy , studying the works of those who were most distinguished ; and resided long at Venice , where he copied the ... Italian Historians . DANEGELT , an ancient annual tax of the Anglo - Saxons , first of 1s . afterwards of 2s . for ...
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... Italy , was born at Florence in 1265 , of an ancient and honorable family . Boccaccio , who lived in the same period , has left a very curious and entertaining treatise , on the life , studies , and manners of this extraordinary man ...
... Italy , was born at Florence in 1265 , of an ancient and honorable family . Boccaccio , who lived in the same period , has left a very curious and entertaining treatise , on the life , studies , and manners of this extraordinary man ...
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Page 367 - But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned, Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh : but I spare you.
Page 364 - Hail wedded Love, mysterious law, true source Of human offspring, sole propriety In Paradise of all things common else. By thee adulterous lust was driven from men Among the bestial herds to range; by thee, Founded in reason, loyal, just, and pure, Relations dear, and all the charities Of father, son, and brother first were known.
Page 369 - But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Page 278 - And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.
Page 369 - And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
Page 83 - twas but the wind, Or the car rattling o'er the stony street; On with the dance! let joy be unconfined; No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet To chase the glowing Hours with flying feet But hark!
Page 304 - Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
Page 340 - Ah ! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness; And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs Which ne'er might be repeated...
Page 160 - Seems, madam ! nay, it is ; I know not ' seems.' 'Tis not alone my inky cloak, good mother, Nor customary suits of solemn black...
Page 180 - ... penalty of being reputed a deserter, and suffering accordingly. And in case any officer shall knowingly receive and entertain such noncommissioned officer or soldier, or shall not, after his being discovered to be a deserter, immediately...