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A Compendium of Ancient and Modern Geography: For the Use of Eton School Aaron Arrowsmith Pratinjau tidak tersedia - 1839 |
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Halaman 20 - Ocean, on the east by the Pacific, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the west by Europe.
Halaman 580 - British merchant ship, in 1 785 ; it was accordingly taken possession of during the following year, in the name of his Majesty, and for the use of the East India Company...
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Halaman 522 - Mohammed began to think of propagating his religion beyond the bounds of Arabia, and sent messengers to the neighbouring princes with letters to invite them to Mohammedism.
Halaman 274 - The catacombs (qv) still exist, and form a remarkable feature of Syracuse. They are only seven or eight feet high; but their extent is such that they form a kind of subterranean city, with a number of narrow streets, some of which are said to be a mile long, and contain tombs and sepulchral chambers.
Halaman 453 - Gentile, \. p. 16. open air, they were never wet by the rain. Annual festivals were held here in honour of the goddess, and her oracle, which was connected with the temple, acquired for it considerable reputation.