Fugitive Facts: An Epitome of General Information, Obtained in Large Part from Sources Not Generally Accessible, and Covering More Than One Thousand Topics of General Interest and Frequent InquiryRobert Thorne A. L. Burt Publishers, 1889 - 491 páginas |
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... in leading them to their fall from innocence . According to the Koran , all the ... high , and their durability is much greater than would be expected , as ... feet of the structure an interval of two weeks is allowed for drying , and a ...
... in leading them to their fall from innocence . According to the Koran , all the ... high , and their durability is much greater than would be expected , as ... feet of the structure an interval of two weeks is allowed for drying , and a ...
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... In appearance it is rather in the shape of a vase with a handle , or a pitcher , than a cup . It stands two feet high and weighs at least 100 ounces . Around its broadest part are medallions variously inscribed . The first inscription ...
... In appearance it is rather in the shape of a vase with a handle , or a pitcher , than a cup . It stands two feet high and weighs at least 100 ounces . Around its broadest part are medallions variously inscribed . The first inscription ...
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... feet broad , and is supported by two rows of massive square pillars , four in each row , and 30 feet high . To each of these pillars is attached a standing colossus , or human figure , of enormous proportions , reaching to the roof ...
... feet broad , and is supported by two rows of massive square pillars , four in each row , and 30 feet high . To each of these pillars is attached a standing colossus , or human figure , of enormous proportions , reaching to the roof ...
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... feet high ; but on the western side it rises in a conical figure to the elevation of 198 feet ; and on its summit is a solid pile of brick 37 feet high by 28 in breadth , diminishing in thickness to the top , which is broken and ...
... feet high ; but on the western side it rises in a conical figure to the elevation of 198 feet ; and on its summit is a solid pile of brick 37 feet high by 28 in breadth , diminishing in thickness to the top , which is broken and ...
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... feet ) in width and 200 in height . On the top , along the edges of the wall , were constructed buildings of a ... high , two other statues of gold , a golden table 40 feet long and 15 broad , and many other colossal objects of the same ...
... feet ) in width and 200 in height . On the top , along the edges of the wall , were constructed buildings of a ... high , two other statues of gold , a golden table 40 feet long and 15 broad , and many other colossal objects of the same ...
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Página 115 - They had for more than a century before been regarded as beings of an inferior order and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations, and so far inferior that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect; and that the Negro might justly and lawfully be reduced to slavery for his benefit.
Página 454 - Provided, That as an express and fundamental condition to, the acquisition of any territory from the Republic of Mexico by the United States, by virtue of any treaty which may be negotiated between them, and to the use by the Executive of the moneys herein appropriated, neither Slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of said territory, except for crime, whereof the party shall first be duly convicted.
Página 220 - We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God.
Página 131 - Lafourche, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Orleans, including the city of New Orleans, ) Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, (except the forty-eight counties designated as West Virginia, and also the counties of Berkeley, Accomac, Northampton, Elizabeth City, York, Princess Ann, and Norfolk, including the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth...
Página 228 - Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
Página 237 - I with a new one : it is so well worth taking a journey for, that if the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain.
Página 320 - Navy, or if there be none, or in case of his removal, death, resignation, or inability, then the Secretary of the Interior, shall act as President until the disability of the President or Vice-President is removed or a President shall be elected...
Página 104 - And the Lord said unto Moses, 'Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.
Página 464 - Aries, representing the ram ; Taurus, the bull ; Gemini, the twins ; Cancer, the crab ; Leo, the lion ; Virgo, the virgin ; Libra, the balance ; Scorpio, the scorpion ; Sagittarius, the archer; Capricornus, the goat; Aquarius, the waterbearer, and Pisces, the fishes.
Página 450 - ... the bill for the exclusion of the duke of York from the throne...