The Beauties of England and Wales, Or, Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Descriptive, of Each County: Devonshire ; DorsetshireT. Maiden, 1803 - 736 pages |
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... former ope- ration . " * " There needs not a better proof , " continues Mr. Marshall , " that this practice , under the guidance of discretion , is not de- structive to soils , nor any way dangerous to agriculture , than the fact so ...
... former ope- ration . " * " There needs not a better proof , " continues Mr. Marshall , " that this practice , under the guidance of discretion , is not de- structive to soils , nor any way dangerous to agriculture , than the fact so ...
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... former . Many individuals in these varieties bear so strong a resemblance to the present breed of Dorsetshire , as to leave little doubt of their hav- ing descended from the same stock . The true Dorsetshire , or , as they are ...
... former . Many individuals in these varieties bear so strong a resemblance to the present breed of Dorsetshire , as to leave little doubt of their hav- ing descended from the same stock . The true Dorsetshire , or , as they are ...
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... former is made from a variegated lime - stone , procured near Plymouth , and carried up the different rivers , along the banks of which are kilns , wherein great quantities are burnt . " In applying it as a manure , it is either spread ...
... former is made from a variegated lime - stone , procured near Plymouth , and carried up the different rivers , along the banks of which are kilns , wherein great quantities are burnt . " In applying it as a manure , it is either spread ...
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... former meet at Exeter ; and the latter in the respective districts of East , South , and North - Devon . Among the products of Devonshire , should be noticed the great variety of fish which abound in its rivers , and on the coasts ; and ...
... former meet at Exeter ; and the latter in the respective districts of East , South , and North - Devon . Among the products of Devonshire , should be noticed the great variety of fish which abound in its rivers , and on the coasts ; and ...
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... former having a peculiarly rich flavour , and the latter being very large and firm . The Plaise of the Devonshire rivers are esteemed as particularly delicious ; more so , perhaps , than those of any other part of the world . The ...
... former having a peculiarly rich flavour , and the latter being very large and firm . The Plaise of the Devonshire rivers are esteemed as particularly delicious ; more so , perhaps , than those of any other part of the world . The ...
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