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that of Alexandria , which was capable of admitting large vessels ; and being perfectly convinced of the impracticability of forming a harbour at Pelusium , M. Talabot assumes that it would be absolutely indispensable to carry the canal ...
that of Alexandria , which was capable of admitting large vessels ; and being perfectly convinced of the impracticability of forming a harbour at Pelusium , M. Talabot assumes that it would be absolutely indispensable to carry the canal ...
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In the meantime we would merely remark , en passant , that neither M. de Lesseps nor M. Talabot furnish us with any data for estimating the working expenses of the canal , nor the cost of repair , and such like expenses .
In the meantime we would merely remark , en passant , that neither M. de Lesseps nor M. Talabot furnish us with any data for estimating the working expenses of the canal , nor the cost of repair , and such like expenses .
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Even if the Canal were executed , it is far too delicate an instrument to be used for warlike purposes by any nation not in complete possession of the country . No ruler of Egypt would like to see a foreign fleet under the walls of ...
Even if the Canal were executed , it is far too delicate an instrument to be used for warlike purposes by any nation not in complete possession of the country . No ruler of Egypt would like to see a foreign fleet under the walls of ...
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1 Histoire de la République dAngleterre et de Crom | 1 |
Bengal the Sikkim and NepalHimalayas the Khasia | 55 |
lEcosse et de lIrlande Par Léonce de Lavergne | 82 |
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