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... land , and springs and rivers are formed of that rain . As to the rock - salt found in mines , I conceive , that ... lands , that the sea has formerly covered them . Then , ei- ther the sea has been higher than it now is , and has fallen ...
... land , and springs and rivers are formed of that rain . As to the rock - salt found in mines , I conceive , that ... lands , that the sea has formerly covered them . Then , ei- ther the sea has been higher than it now is , and has fallen ...
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... land where the sun of Islamism gives forth its light , and shines in full splendour , and they have an opportunity of making themselves acquainted with the true doctrine , and thereby saving their im- mortal souls . Those who remain at ...
... land where the sun of Islamism gives forth its light , and shines in full splendour , and they have an opportunity of making themselves acquainted with the true doctrine , and thereby saving their im- mortal souls . Those who remain at ...
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... land , negroes , utensils , stock , or any other kind of emolument whatsoever . In short , America is the land of labour , and by no means what the English call Lubberland , and the French Pays de Cocagne , where the streets are said to ...
... land , negroes , utensils , stock , or any other kind of emolument whatsoever . In short , America is the land of labour , and by no means what the English call Lubberland , and the French Pays de Cocagne , where the streets are said to ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
The internal state of America being a true descrip | 121 |
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