Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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... various literary and scientific subjects which it came within his design to notice . From these works both frequent and copious quotations have been made ; the Author deeming it preferable to state them in the words of their respective ...
... various literary and scientific subjects which it came within his design to notice . From these works both frequent and copious quotations have been made ; the Author deeming it preferable to state them in the words of their respective ...
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... various branches into the sea , are separated from Persia by a long ridge of lofty rocky mountains ; which , at the time of Alexander's expedition , were inhabited by a people , by the Greeks named Arabitæ : * consequently , India to ...
... various branches into the sea , are separated from Persia by a long ridge of lofty rocky mountains ; which , at the time of Alexander's expedition , were inhabited by a people , by the Greeks named Arabitæ : * consequently , India to ...
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... various other eastern islands . The Imaus , called by the Indians Himodhi , * meaning the receptacle of Snow , separated it on the north - east from the countries included under the general name of Scythia extra Imaum . † " India then ...
... various other eastern islands . The Imaus , called by the Indians Himodhi , * meaning the receptacle of Snow , separated it on the north - east from the countries included under the general name of Scythia extra Imaum . † " India then ...
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... various other works that , previous to the time I have mentioned , appeared in France , England , and other countries . * Voyage dans les Mers de l'Inde , fait par ordre du Roi , à l'occasion du Passage de Venus sur le Disque du Soleil ...
... various other works that , previous to the time I have mentioned , appeared in France , England , and other countries . * Voyage dans les Mers de l'Inde , fait par ordre du Roi , à l'occasion du Passage de Venus sur le Disque du Soleil ...
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... various beings from his own divine substance , first with a thought created the waters , and placed in them a productive seed : “ That seed became an egg , † bright as * The fifth element with the Hindus , we believe , is what we ...
... various beings from his own divine substance , first with a thought created the waters , and placed in them a productive seed : “ That seed became an egg , † bright as * The fifth element with the Hindus , we believe , is what we ...
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