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... associations , under various mysterious names , which combine for purposes either religious or political , or perhaps both together . Of the first description , the sect of the " Water - lily " ( a sacred plant 14 THE CHINESE ,
... associations , under various mysterious names , which combine for purposes either religious or political , or perhaps both together . Of the first description , the sect of the " Water - lily " ( a sacred plant 14 THE CHINESE ,
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... perhaps , seem incredible that the whole frontage of the buildings , in which foreigners of all nations are shut up together , for the prosecution of their trading business at Canton , does not exceed be- tween seven and eight hundred ...
... perhaps , seem incredible that the whole frontage of the buildings , in which foreigners of all nations are shut up together , for the prosecution of their trading business at Canton , does not exceed be- tween seven and eight hundred ...
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... perhaps , a few dollars for what might be worth a few pence , Jack would have just sufficient reason left to discern the extent of the enormity , without being at all in a con- dition to meet the case by a logical reductio ad absur- dum ...
... perhaps , a few dollars for what might be worth a few pence , Jack would have just sufficient reason left to discern the extent of the enormity , without being at all in a con- dition to meet the case by a logical reductio ad absur- dum ...
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... perhaps attributed to the sea - faring habits which distinguish them from the rest of the empire . The most notorious place for these excesses is the district of Chaou - chow , on the frontiers of Canton and Fokien , but still in the ...
... perhaps attributed to the sea - faring habits which distinguish them from the rest of the empire . The most notorious place for these excesses is the district of Chaou - chow , on the frontiers of Canton and Fokien , but still in the ...
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... perhaps , owe some of their better traits to the circumstance of having originated during a period when the country was divided into a number of small states , nominally dependent on one head , but each ruled by its own laws ; a ...
... perhaps , owe some of their better traits to the circumstance of having originated during a period when the country was divided into a number of small states , nominally dependent on one head , but each ruled by its own laws ; a ...
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Seite 283 - the square of the hypothenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides,
Seite 178 - On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth So great an object : can this cockpit hold The vasty fields of France ? or may we cram Within this wooden O the very casques That did affright the air at Agincourt...
Seite 178 - By and by we hear news of shipwreck in the same place, and then we are to blame if we accept it not for a rock. Upon the back of that comes out a hideous monster with fire and smoke, and then the miserable beholders are bound to take it for a cave. While in the meantime two armies fly in, represented with four swords and bucklers, and then what hard heart will not receive it for a pitched field?
Seite 177 - Now you shall have three ladies walk to gather flowers, and then we must believe the stage to be a garden. By and by we hear news of a shipwreck in the same place, and then we are to blame if we accept it not for a rock.
Seite 70 - Tien) to pardon my ignorance and stupidity, and to grant me self-renovation; for myriads of innocent people are involved by me, a single man. My sins are so numerous, it is difficult to escape from them. Summer is past, and autumn arrived ; to wait longer will really be impossible.
Seite 354 - Throughout this province there is found a sort of black stone, which they dig out of the mountains, where it runs in veins. When lighted, it burns like charcoal, and retains the fire much better than wood; insomuch that it may be preserved during the night, and in the morning be found still burning. These stones do not flame, excepting a little when first lighted, but during their ignition give out a considerable heat.
Seite 415 - The coinage of this paper money is authenticated with as much form and ceremony as if it were actually of pure gold or silver; for to each note a number of officers, specially appointed, not only subscribe their names, but affix their seals also.
Seite 16 - the motions with the fingers," in as far as they are known or conjectured, seem to have some resemblance. 6. Some have affirmed that the grand secret of Freemasonry consists in the words "Liberty and Equality...
Seite 190 - Dragoni, the frontier of the Tartar territories and those of China. This southern shore is the Emperor's — on the northern side commences our Tartar dominion. " Princess — (to the Khan.) Great King, I take a cup of wine, and pour a libation towards the south — my last farewell to the Emperor. (Pours the libation.) Sovereign of Han, this life is finished : I await thee in the next!" With these words she throws herself into the river, and perishes ; and here the tragedy might properly end.
Seite 415 - When thus coined in large quantities, this paper currency is circulated in every part of the grand khan's dominions; nor dares any person, at the peril of his life, refuse to accept it in payment. All his subjects receive it without hesitation, because, wherever their business may call them, they can dispose of it again in the purchase of merchandise they may have occasion for; such as pearls, jewels, gold, or silver. With it, in short, every article may be procured.