Essays and Letters, Volume 2R. & W.A.Bartow & Company, 1822 - American essays |
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... Indians , who subsist mostly by hunting . But as the hunters of all men , requires the greatest quantity of land from whence to draw his subsist- ence , ( the husbandman subsisting ou much less , the gardener or still less , and the ...
... Indians , who subsist mostly by hunting . But as the hunters of all men , requires the greatest quantity of land from whence to draw his subsist- ence , ( the husbandman subsisting ou much less , the gardener or still less , and the ...
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... , and diminishing its neighbours . 17. Some European nations prudently refuse to con sume the manufactures of East India : -they should likewise forbid them to their colonies ; for the gain COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL .
... , and diminishing its neighbours . 17. Some European nations prudently refuse to con sume the manufactures of East India : -they should likewise forbid them to their colonies ; for the gain COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL .
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... India goods , ) 20 , 30 , and in some articles 50 per cent . cheaper than they could be had in the more interior parts , of traders that paid duty . The other honest gentleman allow- ed this to be an advantage , but insisted that the ...
... India goods , ) 20 , 30 , and in some articles 50 per cent . cheaper than they could be had in the more interior parts , of traders that paid duty . The other honest gentleman allow- ed this to be an advantage , but insisted that the ...
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... Indians , the only enemies I had upon my own account . But when you have quar- relled with all Europe , and drawn me with you into all your broils , then you value yourself upon pro- tecting me from the enemies you have made for me . I ...
... Indians , the only enemies I had upon my own account . But when you have quar- relled with all Europe , and drawn me with you into all your broils , then you value yourself upon pro- tecting me from the enemies you have made for me . I ...
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... Indian men , when young , are hunters and warriors -- when old , counsellors ; for all their go- vernment is by the counsel or advice of the sages : there is no force , there are no prisons , no officers to compel obedience , or inflict ...
... Indian men , when young , are hunters and warriors -- when old , counsellors ; for all their go- vernment is by the counsel or advice of the sages : there is no force , there are no prisons , no officers to compel obedience , or inflict ...
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