A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels: Containing Whatever is Worthy of Notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, Том 7J. Knox, 1767 |
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... small , they could preferve themselves only by that power which is the confequence of wealth ; and that by a people whofe country produced only the neceffaries of life , wealth was not to be acquired , but from fo- reign dominions , and ...
... small , they could preferve themselves only by that power which is the confequence of wealth ; and that by a people whofe country produced only the neceffaries of life , wealth was not to be acquired , but from fo- reign dominions , and ...
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... small train of ten pieces of pretty little cannon , neatly mounted on proper carriages , being a prefent from the foundery of London to king Charles I. when a child , to affift him in learning the art of gunnery . 22. Weapons made with ...
... small train of ten pieces of pretty little cannon , neatly mounted on proper carriages , being a prefent from the foundery of London to king Charles I. when a child , to affift him in learning the art of gunnery . 22. Weapons made with ...
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... Small Armoury , in which that prince , with queen Mary , his confort , dined in great form , having all the warrant workmen and labourers to attend them , dreffed in white gloves and aprons , the ufual badges of the order of mafonry ...
... Small Armoury , in which that prince , with queen Mary , his confort , dined in great form , having all the warrant workmen and labourers to attend them , dreffed in white gloves and aprons , the ufual badges of the order of mafonry ...
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... small , and the reco- very , in case of lofs , is eafy and certain . Every one of these offices , keep a fet of men in pay , who are ready at all hours to give their affiftance in cafe of fire ; and who are on all occafions extreamly ...
... small , and the reco- very , in case of lofs , is eafy and certain . Every one of these offices , keep a fet of men in pay , who are ready at all hours to give their affiftance in cafe of fire ; and who are on all occafions extreamly ...
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... small ifthmus , or neck of land . The kingdom of Scotland , notwithstanding the union of the crowns on the acceffion of their king James VI . to that of England , continued an entirely feparate and diftinct kingdom for above a century ...
... small ifthmus , or neck of land . The kingdom of Scotland , notwithstanding the union of the crowns on the acceffion of their king James VI . to that of England , continued an entirely feparate and diftinct kingdom for above a century ...
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Сторінка 5 - That king James the Second, having endeavoured to subvert the constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people ; and, by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws ; and having withdrawn himself out of this kingdom ; has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant.
Сторінка 12 - It can regulate or newmodel the succession to the crown; as was done in the reign of Henry VIII, and William III. It can alter the...
Сторінка 42 - ... the governor and company of the Bank of England, or by the governor and company of merchants of Great Britain trading to the South Seas and other parts of America...
Сторінка 93 - And therefore the common law of England, as such, has no allowance or authority there; they being no part of the mother country, but distinct, though dependent dominions. They are subject, however, to the control of the parliament, though (like Ireland, Man, and the rest) not bound by any acts of parliament, unless particularly named.
Сторінка 11 - ... to be precarious. The nobility, therefore, are the pillars, which are reared from among the people, more immediately to support the throne; and, if that falls, they must also be buried under its ruins.
Сторінка 426 - Indies. Thurot's armament at Dunkirk was watched by an English squadron in the Downs, commanded by Commodore Boys; the port of Havre was guarded by Rear-Admiral Rodney; Mr.
Сторінка 13 - It can, in short, do every thing that is not naturally impossible ; and therefore some have not scrupled to call its power, by a figure rather too bold, the omnipotence of Parliament. True it is, that what the Parliament doth, no authority upon earth can undo...
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Сторінка 444 - As he stood conspicuous in the front of the line, he had been aimed at by the enemy's marksmen, and received a shot in the wrist, which however did not oblige him to quit the field. Having wrapped a handkerchief round his hand, he continued giving orders without the least emotion ; and advanced at the head of the grenadiers, with their bayonets fixed; when another ball unfortunately pierced the breast of this young hero,' who fell in the arms of victory, just as the enemy gave way.