Monthly Review; Or Literary Journal EnlargedR. Griffiths., 1803 Editors: May 1749-Sept. 1803, Ralph Griffiths; Oct. 1803-Apr. 1825, G. E. Griffiths. |
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... possessions are eventu ~ ally advantageous to the parent state is a very important one , and many able politicians have been at variance in their discussion of it . Circumstances , however , will undoubtedly make a difference with ...
... possessions are eventu ~ ally advantageous to the parent state is a very important one , and many able politicians have been at variance in their discussion of it . Circumstances , however , will undoubtedly make a difference with ...
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... possession , that every fragment of the wood was completely obliterated ; but yet a faint central ring re- mained . In others was a center of chalk , beautifully white , that crumbled between the fingers to the finest powder ; some ...
... possession , that every fragment of the wood was completely obliterated ; but yet a faint central ring re- mained . In others was a center of chalk , beautifully white , that crumbled between the fingers to the finest powder ; some ...
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... possessed 48574 acres of wheat , and 3564 acres of maize . Government , at the same time , had 467 acres of wheat , and 300 acres of maize . It is almost superfluous to observe , that the author has strict- ly adhered to the use of ...
... possessed 48574 acres of wheat , and 3564 acres of maize . Government , at the same time , had 467 acres of wheat , and 300 acres of maize . It is almost superfluous to observe , that the author has strict- ly adhered to the use of ...
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... possession of the Linnéan Herbarium , are circumstances peculiarly favourable to the prosecution of marine botany in this country . The ignorant , the cynical , or the sordid , may triumphantly exclaim cui bono ? but no gentleman of ...
... possession of the Linnéan Herbarium , are circumstances peculiarly favourable to the prosecution of marine botany in this country . The ignorant , the cynical , or the sordid , may triumphantly exclaim cui bono ? but no gentleman of ...
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... possession of Dr. Smith , which , through his friendship , is now before me . There is no letter - press ; not even the name of each accompanies the figures , to which I have , nevertheless , sometimes referred , as they are so ...
... possession of Dr. Smith , which , through his friendship , is now before me . There is no letter - press ; not even the name of each accompanies the figures , to which I have , nevertheless , sometimes referred , as they are so ...
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