The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Volume 12 |
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Thou knowest I am as valiant as Hercules ; but beware instinct ; the lion will not touch the true prince : instinct is a great matter . I was a coward on instinct : I shall think the better of myself and thee , during my life ; I for a ...
Thou knowest I am as valiant as Hercules ; but beware instinct ; the lion will not touch the true prince : instinct is a great matter . I was a coward on instinct : I shall think the better of myself and thee , during my life ; I for a ...
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| Title | The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Volume 12 |
| Editor | Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
| Published | 1839 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 18 Apr 2006 |
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