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Page 33
If , however , Mr. R. was ignorant of the learned languages , he was fond of
reading , was early noted for invention , displayed a fondness for letter writing ,
and , when not more than thirteen years old , was employed by three young
women to ...
If , however , Mr. R. was ignorant of the learned languages , he was fond of
reading , was early noted for invention , displayed a fondness for letter writing ,
and , when not more than thirteen years old , was employed by three young
women to ...
Page 110
He employed one Simeon de Muis to write a tract which should point out its
errors and imperfections ; Muis readily complied , and in a composition of 500
pages was dexterous enough to discover a multiplicity of errors , which , had he
been ...
He employed one Simeon de Muis to write a tract which should point out its
errors and imperfections ; Muis readily complied , and in a composition of 500
pages was dexterous enough to discover a multiplicity of errors , which , had he
been ...
Page 418
To prevent this evil , the Count proposes that cast iron only shall be employed ; it
is less liable to rust ; and , by proper management , it may have its inside coated
with a solid crust of brown oxyde , which will not communicate any taste or color ...
To prevent this evil , the Count proposes that cast iron only shall be employed ; it
is less liable to rust ; and , by proper management , it may have its inside coated
with a solid crust of brown oxyde , which will not communicate any taste or color ...
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