The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Part 1, Volume 21 |
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Then grateful Greece with streaming eyes would raise When night Darkens the streets , then wander forth the sons Of Belial , flown with insolence and wine ; Witness the streets of Sodom . Charge Joshua , and encourage him ...
Then grateful Greece with streaming eyes would raise When night Darkens the streets , then wander forth the sons Of Belial , flown with insolence and wine ; Witness the streets of Sodom . Charge Joshua , and encourage him ...
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| Title | The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Part 1, Volume 21 |
| Editor | Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | Apr 18, 2006 |
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