The Works of Sir William Jones, Volume 2Garland Pub., 1984 - 188 pages |
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Page 107
... which they could at most attain a general and imperfect knowledge of the country . As to the Perfians themselves , who were contemporary VOL . I. K with the Jews and Greeks , they must have been ON THE PERSIANS . 107.
... which they could at most attain a general and imperfect knowledge of the country . As to the Perfians themselves , who were contemporary VOL . I. K with the Jews and Greeks , they must have been ON THE PERSIANS . 107.
Page 93
... Knowledge , and fome branches of Knowledge falfely fo called ; of both which a short account fhall here be exhibited . The first four are the immortal Véda's evi- dently revealed by God ; which are entitled , in one compound word ...
... Knowledge , and fome branches of Knowledge falfely fo called ; of both which a short account fhall here be exhibited . The first four are the immortal Véda's evi- dently revealed by God ; which are entitled , in one compound word ...
Page 99
... knowledge , Practical and Speculative . THE COMMENTARY . This first chapter of a rare Sanferit Book , en- titled Vidydderfa , or a View of Learning , is writ- ten in so close and concise a style , that some parts of it are very obfcure ...
... knowledge , Practical and Speculative . THE COMMENTARY . This first chapter of a rare Sanferit Book , en- titled Vidydderfa , or a View of Learning , is writ- ten in so close and concise a style , that some parts of it are very obfcure ...
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