 The Greeks, I believe," said Mr. Longhurst, " buried the remains of their heroes in coffins of cypress ; and the chests in which Egyptian mummies are found are generally of this wood." THE DOUGLAS AND LAMBERT PINES. " I BELIEVE," continued Mr. Longhurst,...  The Forest, Or, Rambles in the Woodland - Seite 82von Jefferys Taylor - 1832 - 208 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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...the worm ; and by its odour, repels insects from the contents of chests and cabinets made of it." " The Greeks, I believe," said Mr. Longhurst, " buried...have, however, read of, but not seen, two other sorts, called the Douglas and the Lambert pines, which may as well be referred to ; as, I suppose, if they... | |
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...the worm; and, by its odour, repels insects from the contents of chests and cabinets made of it." " The Greeks, I believe," said Mr. Longhurst, " buried...have, however, read of, but not seen, two other sorts, called the Douglas and the Lambert pines, which may as well be referred to ; as, I suppose, if they... | |
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...age which the tree is reputed to attain, and the extreme durability of the wood. Hence the Athenians buried the remains of their heroes in coffins of cypress ; and the chests in which the Egyptian mummies are found are usually of the same material. The conquering Moslem adopted from... | |
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...age which the tree is reputed to attain, and the extreme durability of the wood. Hence the Athenians buried the remains of their heroes in coffins of cypress ; and the chests in which the Egyptian mummies are found are usually of the same material. The conquering Moslem adopted from... | |
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