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... natural consequence of its tenets was , that it could never become a religion of the state , and that the priests were never able to exercise any permanent influence over the populace . Besides , the Chinese are too rational to believe ...
... natural consequence of its tenets was , that it could never become a religion of the state , and that the priests were never able to exercise any permanent influence over the populace . Besides , the Chinese are too rational to believe ...
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... natural fissure or cavern in the rock has been enlarged by human labour ; and the abodes of the priests and idols consist of several chambers , one above the other , which are severally approached by stairs and shelving portions of the ...
... natural fissure or cavern in the rock has been enlarged by human labour ; and the abodes of the priests and idols consist of several chambers , one above the other , which are severally approached by stairs and shelving portions of the ...
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... natural to him , and the respect due to the deceased . On one side of the hall , where the coffin was laid out , were two chambers which opened into it : these were destined for the accommodation of the young stranger . The widow came ...
... natural to him , and the respect due to the deceased . On one side of the hall , where the coffin was laid out , were two chambers which opened into it : these were destined for the accommodation of the young stranger . The widow came ...
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... natural grounds , were magnified by ignorance and superstition into something preter- natural . * senses . A common Chinese talisman † is the " hundred fami- lies ' lock , " to procure which a father goes round among his friends , and ...
... natural grounds , were magnified by ignorance and superstition into something preter- natural . * senses . A common Chinese talisman † is the " hundred fami- lies ' lock , " to procure which a father goes round among his friends , and ...
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... natural answer . exclaimed the legate . " Of all the birds that fly it should have been spared , for it is a sacred animal . " He then related a story respecting crows having once performed some essential public service , just as geese ...
... natural answer . exclaimed the legate . " Of all the birds that fly it should have been spared , for it is a sacred animal . " He then related a story respecting crows having once performed some essential public service , just as geese ...
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Seite 9 - DAVY'S (SiR HUMPHRY) Consolations in Travel ; or, Last Days of a Philosopher. Fifth Edition. Woodcuts. Fcap. Svo. 6s. Salmonia; or, Days of Fly Fishing. With some Account of the Habits of Fishes belonging to the genus Salmo. Fourth Edition. Woodcuts. Fcap. Svo. 6s. DENNIS' (GEOROE) Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria ; or, the extant Local Remains of Etruscan Art.
Seite 142 - O pardon ! since a crooked figure may Attest in little place a million, And let us, ciphers to this great accompt, On your imaginary forces work.
Seite 19 - JESSE'S (EDWARD) Visits to Spots of Interest in the Vicinity of Windsor and Eton.
Seite 22 - LIDDELL'S (DEAN) History of Rome. From the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire. With the History of Literature and Art.
Seite 142 - 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 5 - More Worlds than One. The Creed of the Philosopher and the Hope of the Christian.
Seite 24 - History of Latin Christianity ; including that of the Popes to the Pontificate of Nicholas V.
Seite 12 - Handbook of Architecture. Being a Concise and Popular Account of the Different Styles prevailing in all Ages and Countries in the World. With a Description of the most remarkable Buildings.
Seite 12 - FORSYTH'S (WILLIAM) Hortensius, or the Advocate : an Historical Essay on the Office and Duties of an Advocate. Post Svo.
Seite 141 - 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.