The Calcutta Review, Volume 8University of Calcutta., 1847 - India |
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... regarded the ultimate realization of the main object contem- plated . Far from it . In a preparatory point of view , they were of essential service . They helped to shew how very deeply the abhorrent rite of the Meriah sacrifice had ...
... regarded the ultimate realization of the main object contem- plated . Far from it . In a preparatory point of view , they were of essential service . They helped to shew how very deeply the abhorrent rite of the Meriah sacrifice had ...
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... regarded the region of the Ghats became extreme . But , though the period of sojourn above the Ghats was thus untowardly shortened , it was improved to good purpose . A vast deal of new and valuable information was obtained , respecting ...
... regarded the region of the Ghats became extreme . But , though the period of sojourn above the Ghats was thus untowardly shortened , it was improved to good purpose . A vast deal of new and valuable information was obtained , respecting ...
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... regarded the Maliah ( Hill or Highland ) Khonds of the regions visited , Captain Macpherson found , that they had the " same general system of social life as the tribes of Boad , Goomsur , and Duspallah . " There was the same division ...
... regarded the Maliah ( Hill or Highland ) Khonds of the regions visited , Captain Macpherson found , that they had the " same general system of social life as the tribes of Boad , Goomsur , and Duspallah . " There was the same division ...
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... regarded with very various , uncertain , and inconsis- tent feelings , amongst which vague apprehension or fear greatly predominated . Moreover , in the existing state of opinion and feeling , it did not appear that any real advantage ...
... regarded with very various , uncertain , and inconsis- tent feelings , amongst which vague apprehension or fear greatly predominated . Moreover , in the existing state of opinion and feeling , it did not appear that any real advantage ...
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... regarded the probability of their realization , did these views appear in their grand and prominent features , that both the Supreme and the Subordinate Governments were induced to receive them with well merited favour . The consequence ...
... regarded the probability of their realization , did these views appear in their grand and prominent features , that both the Supreme and the Subordinate Governments were induced to receive them with well merited favour . The consequence ...
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Page 392 - And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.
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Page 420 - With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; And so he plays his part; the sixth age shifts Into the lean and...
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