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labour ; * so that were the father to see them to such great disadvantage , he might , probably , take a dislike to them , which never afterwards could be removed . It is said , that when delivered of twins , they sacrifice that which ...
labour ; * so that were the father to see them to such great disadvantage , he might , probably , take a dislike to them , which never afterwards could be removed . It is said , that when delivered of twins , they sacrifice that which ...
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The men themselves , probably poor and ignorant , know not the value of the communication ; and , we may rest assured , the Portuguese government will take no trouble on the subject . † It is generally believed here , that attempts made ...
The men themselves , probably poor and ignorant , know not the value of the communication ; and , we may rest assured , the Portuguese government will take no trouble on the subject . † It is generally believed here , that attempts made ...
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having the appearance of a hill sloping down to the north , and as if detached from the land by some violent concussion ; around it are seen enormous masses , of the same nature , probably separated by the same cause .
having the appearance of a hill sloping down to the north , and as if detached from the land by some violent concussion ; around it are seen enormous masses , of the same nature , probably separated by the same cause .
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Travels of M Burckhardt in Egypt and Nubia | 1 |
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