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Pagina 18
... belong to a latitude much nearer the equator . It remains only to mention briefly the distribution of the various races of mankind . Though sprung from a common origin , long residence in particular climates under particular ...
... belong to a latitude much nearer the equator . It remains only to mention briefly the distribution of the various races of mankind . Though sprung from a common origin , long residence in particular climates under particular ...
Pagina 19
... belong also to this family . The characteristics of the Mongolian are eyes obliquely set and small , head pyramidal above the cheek bones , which are wide , and render the face larger in proportion to the head , than it is in Europeans ...
... belong also to this family . The characteristics of the Mongolian are eyes obliquely set and small , head pyramidal above the cheek bones , which are wide , and render the face larger in proportion to the head , than it is in Europeans ...
Pagina 20
... belong to the negro race rather than to the Malays . The distinctive character- istics are , a low forehead , protruding lips , and crisp hair , but these features are by no means constant , and vary greatly in different tribes . 5. The ...
... belong to the negro race rather than to the Malays . The distinctive character- istics are , a low forehead , protruding lips , and crisp hair , but these features are by no means constant , and vary greatly in different tribes . 5. The ...
Pagina 22
... belong to Denmark . About midway between Europe and America , off the coast of Portugal , are the Azores ( Pl . I ... belonging to Sweden . In the Mediter- * Denmark and Norway , which had been sometimes under the same , and sometimes ...
... belong to Denmark . About midway between Europe and America , off the coast of Portugal , are the Azores ( Pl . I ... belonging to Sweden . In the Mediter- * Denmark and Norway , which had been sometimes under the same , and sometimes ...
Pagina 22
... belonging to the British . West of Greece are the Ionian Islands , under the protection of the British , of which ... belong . Longitude . 0 ° 0 ' * Latitude . England London 51 ° 30 ' N. Scotland Edinburgh 55 57 N. 3 12 W. Ireland ...
... belonging to the British . West of Greece are the Ionian Islands , under the protection of the British , of which ... belong . Longitude . 0 ° 0 ' * Latitude . England London 51 ° 30 ' N. Scotland Edinburgh 55 57 N. 3 12 W. Ireland ...
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Pagina 20 - Encyclopaedia of Geography ; comprising a complete Description of the Earth : Exhibiting its Relation to the Heavenly Bodies, its Physical Structure, the Natural History of each Country, and the Industry, Commerce, Political Institutions, and Civil and Social State of All Nations. Second Edition ; with 82 Maps, and upwards of 1,000 other Woodcuts. 8vo. price 60s. Neale.
Pagina 15 - Britannicum abridged : Containing the Hardy Trees and Shrubs of Great Britain, Native and Foreign, Scientifically and Popularly Described ; with their Propagation, Culture, and Uses in the Arts ; and with Engravings of nearly all the Species. Adapted for the use of Nurserymen, Gardeners, and Foresters.
Pagina 28 - Thomson's Tables of Interest, at Three, Four, Four-and-a-Half, and Five per Cent., from One Pound to Ten Thousand, and from 1 to 365 Days, in a regular progression of single Days ; with Interest at all the above Rates, from One to Twelve Months, and from One to Ten Years.
Pagina 5 - A Dictionary of Practical Medicine : Comprising General Pathology, the Nature and Treatment of Diseases, Morbid Structures, and the Disorders especially...
Pagina 2 - Blair's Chronological and Historical Tables, from the Creation to the present time : With Additions and Corrections from the most authentic Writers ; including the Computation of St. Paul, as connecting the Period from the Exode to the Temple.
Pagina 22 - PORTLOCK.— REPORT ON THE GEOLOGY OF THE COUNTY of LONDONDERRY, and of Parts of Tyrone and Fermanagh, examined and described under the Authority of the Master-General and Board of Ordnance. By JE PORTLOCK, FRS &c.
Pagina 17 - Mrs. Marcet's Conversations on Chemistry, in which the Elements of that Science are familiarly explained and illustrated by Experiments.
Pagina 9 - HARRY HIEOVER.- STABLE TALK AND TABLE TALK; or, SPECTACLES for YOUNG SPORTSMEN.
Pagina 15 - London's Encyclopaedia of Agriculture: comprising the Laying-out, Improvement, and Management of Landed Property, and the Cultivation and Economy of the Productions of Agriculture.
Pagina 10 - Visits to Remarkable Places : Old Halls, Battle-Fields, and Scenes illustrative of Striking Passages in English History and Poetry. By WILLIAM HOWITT. 2 vols. square crown 8vo. with Wood Engravings, 25s. The Rural Life of England.