London, Or Interesting Memorials of Its Rise, Progress & Present State, Volumul 1T. Boys, 1824 |
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... British empire was founded , remains to this day hid in obscu- rity . Several of our early chroniclers have , it is true , settled the point for posterity in a very circumstantial manner , but without the smallest regard to evidence of ...
... British empire was founded , remains to this day hid in obscu- rity . Several of our early chroniclers have , it is true , settled the point for posterity in a very circumstantial manner , but without the smallest regard to evidence of ...
Pagina 4
... British Glos- sary , was derived from the three following British words - tri now hant , which signify the inhabitants of the New City , the ancient name of the renowned me- tropolis of Britain . " - If it were in the usual order of ...
... British Glos- sary , was derived from the three following British words - tri now hant , which signify the inhabitants of the New City , the ancient name of the renowned me- tropolis of Britain . " - If it were in the usual order of ...
Pagina 5
... British , signifies the town on the luke ; and this we may readily suppose to have been a correct enough description of the situation of London at the time of its foundation , when the waters of the river , not confined as they now are ...
... British , signifies the town on the luke ; and this we may readily suppose to have been a correct enough description of the situation of London at the time of its foundation , when the waters of the river , not confined as they now are ...
Pagina 6
... British town ; and unless it had been actually so covered , there is little probability that it would have become the chosen fastness of a naked and houseless people . So slowly , indeed , was the wood cleared away , that so late as the ...
... British town ; and unless it had been actually so covered , there is little probability that it would have become the chosen fastness of a naked and houseless people . So slowly , indeed , was the wood cleared away , that so late as the ...
Pagina 7
... British coast . CESAR'S FORD . It has been a matter of much dispute among anti- quaries to determine the precise spot where Julius Cæsar forded the Thames . Camden and others think that it was at Shepperton , and that what are called ...
... British coast . CESAR'S FORD . It has been a matter of much dispute among anti- quaries to determine the precise spot where Julius Cæsar forded the Thames . Camden and others think that it was at Shepperton , and that what are called ...
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London, Or Interesting Memorials of Its Rise, Progress & Present ..., Volumul 1 Sholto Percy,Reuben Percy Vizualizare completă - 1824 |
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Pagina 157 - Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school: and whereas, before, our forefathers had no other books but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printing to be used, and, contrary to the king, his crown and dignity, thou hast built a paper-mill.
Pagina 156 - And, seeing ignorance is the curse of God, Knowledge the wing wherewith we fly to heaven, Unless you be possess'd with devilish spirits, You cannot but forbear to murder me.
Pagina 317 - Cutler saw tenants break, and houses fall, For very want; he could not build a wall.
Pagina 139 - Now for the fruits then: Flow forth, precious spring, So long and dearly sought for, and now bring Comfort to all that love thee, loudly sing, And with thy crystal murmurs strook together, Bid all thy true well-wishers welcome hither.
Pagina 51 - When the great fen, or moor, which watereth the walls of the city on the north side, is frozen, many young men play upon the ice ; some, striding as wide as they may, do slide swiftly ; others make themselves seats of ice, as great as...
Pagina 286 - The Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council, Of the City of London...
Pagina 280 - ... displeasure would at all times affect their minds ; the declaration of that displeasure, has already filled them with inexpressible anxiety, and with the deepest affliction. Permit me, sire, to assure your majesty, that your majesty has not, in all your dominions, any subjects more faithful, more dutiful, or more affectionate to your majesty's person and family, or more ready to sacrifice their lives and fortunes in the maintenance of the true honour and dignity of your crown.
Pagina 339 - Books and those things, which are or shall be printed or stamped contrary to the form of any statute, act, or proclamation, made, or to be made...
Pagina 202 - While it was in my power I did my duty, but that being taken away by a higher power, it is my duty to obey.
Pagina 279 - Majesty's displeasure would at all times affect their minds. The declaration of that displeasure has already filled them with inexpressible anxiety, and with the deepest affliction. Permit me, sire, to assure your Majesty, that your Majesty has not, in all your dominions, any subjects more faithful, more dutiful, or more affectionate to your Majesty's person and family, or more ready to sacrifice their lives and fortunes in the maintenance of the true honour and dignity of your crown.