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Page 136
... tion the old Earl of Norwich ; -a singular illustra- tion of the fickleness of taste , and the truth of the maxim— “ a jest's prosperity lies in the ear of him who hears it . " He was the acknowledged wit of Charles the First's court ...
... tion the old Earl of Norwich ; -a singular illustra- tion of the fickleness of taste , and the truth of the maxim— “ a jest's prosperity lies in the ear of him who hears it . " He was the acknowledged wit of Charles the First's court ...
Page 389
... tion with respect to its construction , as would ren- out in the course of a few evenings ; excepting , der the discovery of the principle not altogether perhaps , the phenomena of the solar spots , and independent . But whether his ...
... tion with respect to its construction , as would ren- out in the course of a few evenings ; excepting , der the discovery of the principle not altogether perhaps , the phenomena of the solar spots , and independent . But whether his ...
Page 506
... tion amongst gold mountains , and for the old Por- afterwards visited the rich gold mines of Catta Branca , Marro - Velho , and Gongo - Soco , all be- linging to English companies . The rainy season then came on , and rendered dangerous ...
... tion amongst gold mountains , and for the old Por- afterwards visited the rich gold mines of Catta Branca , Marro - Velho , and Gongo - Soco , all be- linging to English companies . The rainy season then came on , and rendered dangerous ...
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