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... principal objects of curiosity at Canton is a temple and monastery of Fŏ , or Budha , on a very consi- derable scale , situated upon the southern side of the river , just opposite to the European quarter . It is said that towards the ...
... principal objects of curiosity at Canton is a temple and monastery of Fŏ , or Budha , on a very consi- derable scale , situated upon the southern side of the river , just opposite to the European quarter . It is said that towards the ...
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... principal temple , in which are seen , fronting the entrance , three colossal gilded images of the Budhist triad , called the " Three precious Budhas , " the round spot on the forehead of each marking their Indian origin . On each side ...
... principal temple , in which are seen , fronting the entrance , three colossal gilded images of the Budhist triad , called the " Three precious Budhas , " the round spot on the forehead of each marking their Indian origin . On each side ...
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... principal encouragement to beggary . It has been mistakenly asserted that there are no beggars in China , while there are , in fact , a great many , notwithstanding the religious attention paid to the claims of kindred . Beggars are ...
... principal encouragement to beggary . It has been mistakenly asserted that there are no beggars in China , while there are , in fact , a great many , notwithstanding the religious attention paid to the claims of kindred . Beggars are ...
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... principal idols of the Budhists ) is seated in the face of a perpendicular limestone cliff , at least five hundred feet in height , and can be approached only by boats , as it rises abruptly from the side of the river about three or ...
... principal idols of the Budhists ) is seated in the face of a perpendicular limestone cliff , at least five hundred feet in height , and can be approached only by boats , as it rises abruptly from the side of the river about three or ...
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... the tenth century of our era , a period when all speculative opinions , and every species of spurious learning , were most in vogue . ness . The principal commentator on the works of Confucius 70 CHAP . XVI . RELIGION - TAOU SECT .
... the tenth century of our era , a period when all speculative opinions , and every species of spurious learning , were most in vogue . ness . The principal commentator on the works of Confucius 70 CHAP . XVI . RELIGION - TAOU SECT .
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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.