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Side 38
... shape which that superstition has assumed throughout Thibet , Siam , Cochin- China , Ava , Tartary , and Japan . The extensive dissemi- nation of Budhism in countries foreign to India , its original birthplace , must necessarily be ...
... shape which that superstition has assumed throughout Thibet , Siam , Cochin- China , Ava , Tartary , and Japan . The extensive dissemi- nation of Budhism in countries foreign to India , its original birthplace , must necessarily be ...
Side 45
... shape and gigantic dimensions , carved in white alabaster , or gypsum , and sacred to the relics ( called Shay - ly ) of Budha . The whole is surrounded by lanterns and lamps kept continually burning , and on the sides of the monument ...
... shape and gigantic dimensions , carved in white alabaster , or gypsum , and sacred to the relics ( called Shay - ly ) of Budha . The whole is surrounded by lanterns and lamps kept continually burning , and on the sides of the monument ...
Side 71
... shape . They tell the various names under which he appeared , from the highest period of fabulous antiquity down as late as the sixth century , making in all seven periods . † In imitation , perhaps , of the Budhist Triad , the ...
... shape . They tell the various names under which he appeared , from the highest period of fabulous antiquity down as late as the sixth century , making in all seven periods . † In imitation , perhaps , of the Budhist Triad , the ...
Side 87
... shapes . He could no longer hold himself erect ; but fell at his full length on the floor . There stretched out , he beat his breast with both hands , calling out aloud that he had a sickness which must destroy him . Enamoured as she ...
... shapes . He could no longer hold himself erect ; but fell at his full length on the floor . There stretched out , he beat his breast with both hands , calling out aloud that he had a sickness which must destroy him . Enamoured as she ...
Side 100
... given . It is therefore resolved , " & c . The Chinese have a mode of divination by certain pieces of wood , in shape the longitudinal sections of a flattish oval . These are thrown by pairs , and 100 CHAP . XVI . RELIGION - TAOU SECT .
... given . It is therefore resolved , " & c . The Chinese have a mode of divination by certain pieces of wood , in shape the longitudinal sections of a flattish oval . These are thrown by pairs , and 100 CHAP . XVI . RELIGION - TAOU SECT .
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Side 9 - DAVY'S (SiR HUMPHRY) Consolations in Travel ; or, Last Days of a Philosopher. Fifth Edition. Woodcuts. Fcap. Svo. 6s. Salmonia; or, Days of Fly Fishing. With some Account of the Habits of Fishes belonging to the genus Salmo. Fourth Edition. Woodcuts. Fcap. Svo. 6s. DENNIS' (GEOROE) Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria ; or, the extant Local Remains of Etruscan Art.
Side 142 - O pardon ! since a crooked figure may Attest in little place a million, And let us, ciphers to this great accompt, On your imaginary forces work.
Side 19 - JESSE'S (EDWARD) Visits to Spots of Interest in the Vicinity of Windsor and Eton.
Side 22 - LIDDELL'S (DEAN) History of Rome. From the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire. With the History of Literature and Art.
Side 142 - On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth So great an object: can this cockpit hold The vasty fields of France? or may we cram Within this wooden O the very casques That did affright the air at Agincourt?
Side 5 - More Worlds than One. The Creed of the Philosopher and the Hope of the Christian.
Side 24 - History of Latin Christianity ; including that of the Popes to the Pontificate of Nicholas V.
Side 12 - Handbook of Architecture. Being a Concise and Popular Account of the Different Styles prevailing in all Ages and Countries in the World. With a Description of the most remarkable Buildings.
Side 12 - FORSYTH'S (WILLIAM) Hortensius, or the Advocate : an Historical Essay on the Office and Duties of an Advocate. Post Svo.
Side 141 - By and by we hear news of shipwreck in the same place, and then we are to blame if we accept it not for a rock. Upon the back of that comes out a hideous monster with fire and smoke, and then the miserable beholders are bound to take it for a cave.