Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern India, Volume 1T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1817 - 731 pages |
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Page 36
... brought from India into more western nations ; admitting this , we must allow time for their progress , and consequently conclude that the Hindūs practised them long before the Hebrews . Though circumstances are found to in- duce the ...
... brought from India into more western nations ; admitting this , we must allow time for their progress , and consequently conclude that the Hindūs practised them long before the Hebrews . Though circumstances are found to in- duce the ...
Page 50
... - Geber , situated at the bottom of the Elanitic gulf ; whence proceeding down the Red Sea , or Ara- bian gulf , they entered the Indian ocean . The voy- brought back gold , silver , and ivory ; * 50 CREATION . - LAWS , AND.
... - Geber , situated at the bottom of the Elanitic gulf ; whence proceeding down the Red Sea , or Ara- bian gulf , they entered the Indian ocean . The voy- brought back gold , silver , and ivory ; * 50 CREATION . - LAWS , AND.
Page 51
... brought back by them , apes and peacocks are mentioned ( 1 Kings , c . x . v . 22 ) : the former might be procured in Africa , but the peacock is properly an in- habitant of India , whence it was brought into other countries . - See ...
... brought back by them , apes and peacocks are mentioned ( 1 Kings , c . x . v . 22 ) : the former might be procured in Africa , but the peacock is properly an in- habitant of India , whence it was brought into other countries . - See ...
Page 57
... brought into circulation , the giving of commodities in exchange for others , or in payment of service , must have been prac- tised by all nations . The comparative value of different articles seems to have been regulated ; and the ...
... brought into circulation , the giving of commodities in exchange for others , or in payment of service , must have been prac- tised by all nations . The comparative value of different articles seems to have been regulated ; and the ...
Page 68
... to 1,237,500 pounds ster- ling ; but if the gold talent be meant , to 21,800,000 pounds . + Populus Romanus ne argento quidem signato , ante and gold coin must have been brought into use some 68 CREATION . - LAWS , AND.
... to 1,237,500 pounds ster- ling ; but if the gold talent be meant , to 21,800,000 pounds . + Populus Romanus ne argento quidem signato , ante and gold coin must have been brought into use some 68 CREATION . - LAWS , AND.
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