Travels in Sicily, Greece and Albania, Volume 1J. Mawman, 1820 - 532 pages |
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Page 7
... whole house arose , partisans of different antagonists mingled in the affray , when the ground was literally seen covered with combatants , kicking , biting , scratching , and exhibiting all the evolu- tions and manoeuvres of the old ...
... whole house arose , partisans of different antagonists mingled in the affray , when the ground was literally seen covered with combatants , kicking , biting , scratching , and exhibiting all the evolu- tions and manoeuvres of the old ...
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... whole time to their service ; though time , by the bye , is a possession to which they attach the least possible value . From the defects of their education proceeds that degrading familiarity with infe- riors which is too prevalent ...
... whole time to their service ; though time , by the bye , is a possession to which they attach the least possible value . From the defects of their education proceeds that degrading familiarity with infe- riors which is too prevalent ...
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... whole day . As for the superstition of the lower orders , it is extreme ; in many in- stances turning to infidelity , in others to a vile debasement of intel- lect , and in some to downright blasphemy ; for instance , the devil is very ...
... whole day . As for the superstition of the lower orders , it is extreme ; in many in- stances turning to infidelity , in others to a vile debasement of intel- lect , and in some to downright blasphemy ; for instance , the devil is very ...
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... whole constitution and take the power into their own hands . After about a month's residence in Palermo we prepared to gratify our curiosity in visiting the remains of those magnificent cities , which abounded in this once flourishing ...
... whole constitution and take the power into their own hands . After about a month's residence in Palermo we prepared to gratify our curiosity in visiting the remains of those magnificent cities , which abounded in this once flourishing ...
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... whole territory scarcely exceeded in size the smallest English county ; not even if we add to its articles of exportation that breed of horses , for which it was so renowned in the great games of Greece , and the sulphur , which is ...
... whole territory scarcely exceeded in size the smallest English county ; not even if we add to its articles of exportation that breed of horses , for which it was so renowned in the great games of Greece , and the sulphur , which is ...
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