A dictionary, geographical, statistical, and historical, of the various countries, places, and principal natural objects in the world, Volume 1 |
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Page 7
... species of capsula . The grains are not larger than the head of the smallest pin , yet so numerous as to constitute on the whole a bulky crop . But the lowest grounds ( kolla ) are unfit even for the production of teff ; and on these is ...
... species of capsula . The grains are not larger than the head of the smallest pin , yet so numerous as to constitute on the whole a bulky crop . But the lowest grounds ( kolla ) are unfit even for the production of teff ; and on these is ...
Page 8
... species of leopard . The zebra is fre- rest of the company . Bruce and Salt have furnished quent in the southern provinces , where its mane adorns still more particular descriptions . The table , which is the collars of the war horses ...
... species of leopard . The zebra is fre- rest of the company . Bruce and Salt have furnished quent in the southern provinces , where its mane adorns still more particular descriptions . The table , which is the collars of the war horses ...
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... species of grain already enumerated , fish , fruits , honey , and raw meat at festivals . The most general drink is bouza , a species of sour beer , made from the fermentation of their cakes , particularly those left at entertainments ...
... species of grain already enumerated , fish , fruits , honey , and raw meat at festivals . The most general drink is bouza , a species of sour beer , made from the fermentation of their cakes , particularly those left at entertainments ...
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... species of villains or servants , consisting of strangers or individuals of conquered tribes of other nations , reduced to serve these invaders , and protected by them for their services . Their masters , or khawunds , can beat or kill ...
... species of villains or servants , consisting of strangers or individuals of conquered tribes of other nations , reduced to serve these invaders , and protected by them for their services . Their masters , or khawunds , can beat or kill ...
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... species : - we encounter on the western side of the continent Skin and eyes black ; hair black and woolly ; after quitting the Berbers . Their complexion skull compressed laterally , and elongated towards is a fine transparent deep ...
... species : - we encounter on the western side of the continent Skin and eyes black ; hair black and woolly ; after quitting the Berbers . Their complexion skull compressed laterally , and elongated towards is a fine transparent deep ...
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