The Works of Sir William Jones ...G. G. and J. Robinson, 1799 |
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... known by the name of Moallakat , from the distinction to which their excellence had entitled them , of being fufpended in the temple of Mecca : I fhould fcarcely think it of importance to mention , that he did not disdain the office of ...
... known by the name of Moallakat , from the distinction to which their excellence had entitled them , of being fufpended in the temple of Mecca : I fhould fcarcely think it of importance to mention , that he did not disdain the office of ...
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... known . There are , it may not be delicate to name them , but there are many , from whose important studies I cannot but conceive high expectations ; and , as far as mere labour will avail , I fincerely promise , that , if in my ...
... known . There are , it may not be delicate to name them , but there are many , from whose important studies I cannot but conceive high expectations ; and , as far as mere labour will avail , I fincerely promise , that , if in my ...
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... known . So highly has medical skill been prized by the ancient Indians , that one of the fourteen Retna's , or precious things , which their Gods are believed to have produced by churning the ocean with the mountain Mandara , was a ...
... known . So highly has medical skill been prized by the ancient Indians , that one of the fourteen Retna's , or precious things , which their Gods are believed to have produced by churning the ocean with the mountain Mandara , was a ...
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... known ; and , though tastes , concerning which there can be no difputing , are divided in regard to their merit , yet we may fafely fay of them , what ABULFAZL pronounces of the Mahábbárat , that , " although they " abound with ...
... known ; and , though tastes , concerning which there can be no difputing , are divided in regard to their merit , yet we may fafely fay of them , what ABULFAZL pronounces of the Mahábbárat , that , " although they " abound with ...
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William Jones. extant and acceffible , were explained in fome language generally known , it would be found , that they had yet higher pretenfions to the praise of a fertile and inventive genius . Their lighter Poems are lively and ...
William Jones. extant and acceffible , were explained in fome language generally known , it would be found , that they had yet higher pretenfions to the praise of a fertile and inventive genius . Their lighter Poems are lively and ...
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