Cæsarea. The island of Jersey, its history, constitution [&c.], with a tour round the coast. To which is added, its antiquities and the biography of eminent menBaker, 1840 |
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... give to the public an attractive book , written in a pleasing style . The outline he has drawn may be generally correct , but , like Shakspeare in his Plays , he has filled it up with such particulars as his fancy or his partialities ...
... give to the public an attractive book , written in a pleasing style . The outline he has drawn may be generally correct , but , like Shakspeare in his Plays , he has filled it up with such particulars as his fancy or his partialities ...
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... give my word and promise , and yt I am " At St. Germains , this Aug. 10 , 1659 , To our trusty and well beloved Sir George Carteret , Sir George Carteret , Your very loving Friend , CHARLES R. " Lieutenant Governor of Jersey . " From ...
... give my word and promise , and yt I am " At St. Germains , this Aug. 10 , 1659 , To our trusty and well beloved Sir George Carteret , Sir George Carteret , Your very loving Friend , CHARLES R. " Lieutenant Governor of Jersey . " From ...
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... give them such advice as shall be expedient , to the which , if the fathers and mothers will not agree , they shall have re- course to the magistrate . " Act 4 , " Even those which have been mar- ried , owe this honour to their parents ...
... give them such advice as shall be expedient , to the which , if the fathers and mothers will not agree , they shall have re- course to the magistrate . " Act 4 , " Even those which have been mar- ried , owe this honour to their parents ...
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... give order for it . " Act 12 , " The promises of widdowes that would remarry themselves , shall not be received , but six months after the death of the deceased husband ; that both for the honestie and well seemlinesse , and to meet ...
... give order for it . " Act 12 , " The promises of widdowes that would remarry themselves , shall not be received , but six months after the death of the deceased husband ; that both for the honestie and well seemlinesse , and to meet ...
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... gives employment to five Tan- Yards . Bricks likewise , were not made on the Island till of very recent date . The actual ... give full activity to this new island employment . Flour was formerly imported into Jersey in large quantities ...
... gives employment to five Tan- Yards . Bricks likewise , were not made on the Island till of very recent date . The actual ... give full activity to this new island employment . Flour was formerly imported into Jersey in large quantities ...
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