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... China Proper , Manchouria , and Soongaria . The two latter , which are regarded as mere colonies and dependencies , embrace the immense territory on the north and west of China Proper ; much of it is desert and uninhabitable , and the ...
... China Proper , Manchouria , and Soongaria . The two latter , which are regarded as mere colonies and dependencies , embrace the immense territory on the north and west of China Proper ; much of it is desert and uninhabitable , and the ...
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... China is on the whole as salubrious as any in the world . PERSONAL APPEARANCE . THE natives of China are not of a yellow complexion , as sometimes pictured , but rather of a sickly white . Very few red cheeks are seen among them . They ...
... China is on the whole as salubrious as any in the world . PERSONAL APPEARANCE . THE natives of China are not of a yellow complexion , as sometimes pictured , but rather of a sickly white . Very few red cheeks are seen among them . They ...
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... China are taxed according to the number of householders ; so that it is the interest of each village rather to underrate its population than otherwise . The census is taken by households , and the general result is obtained by computing ...
... China are taxed according to the number of householders ; so that it is the interest of each village rather to underrate its population than otherwise . The census is taken by households , and the general result is obtained by computing ...
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... China ; but as their written language represents things , and not sounds , it may be per- fectly intelligible to persons who could not understand one another's speech . In this respect it resembles ... China are rather per- 264 CHINA .
... China ; but as their written language represents things , and not sounds , it may be per- fectly intelligible to persons who could not understand one another's speech . In this respect it resembles ... China are rather per- 264 CHINA .
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The variety of spoken dialects in China are rather per- plexing to travellers , who find it necessary to learn the court dialect , which is understood by some persons in all parts of the country . BOOKS . Books in China are very ...
The variety of spoken dialects in China are rather per- plexing to travellers , who find it necessary to learn the court dialect , which is understood by some persons in all parts of the country . BOOKS . Books in China are very ...
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Página 298 - And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Página 191 - Now came still evening on, and twilight gray Had in her sober livery all things clad ; Silence accompanied ; for beast and bird, They to their grassy couch, these to their nests, Were slunk, all but the wakeful nightingale, She all night long her amorous descant sung...
Página 501 - I have seen A curious child, who dwelt upon a tract Of inland ground, applying to his ear The convolutions of a smooth-lipped shell; To which, in silence hushed, his very soul Listened intensely; and his countenance soon Brightened with joy; for from within were heard Murmurings, whereby the monitor expressed Mysterious union with its native sea.
Página 90 - From dearth to plenty, and from death to life, Is Nature's progress when she lectures man In heavenly truth ; evincing as she makes The grand transition, that there lives and works A soul in all things, and that soul is God.
Página 450 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, " Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord." Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Página 229 - O God, Thou art my' God; early will I seek Thee: My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is ; To see Thy power and Thy glory, So as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary.
Página 297 - Now therefore, my son, obey my voice ; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran ; and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away ; until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him : then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?
Página 191 - ... her sober livery all things clad; Silence accompanied; for beast and bird, They to their grassy couch, these to their nests Were slunk, all but .the wakeful nightingale; She all night long her amorous descant sung; Silence was pleased: now...
Página 451 - O what a glory doth this world put on For him who, with a fervent heart, goes forth Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks On duties well performed, and days well spent ! For him the wind, ay, and the yellow leaves Shall have a voice, and give him eloquent teachings, He shall so hear the solemn hymn, that Death Has lifted up for all, that he shall go To his long resting-place without a tear.
Página 329 - BLOSSOMS FAIR pledges of a fruitful tree, Why do ye fall so fast? Your date is not so past, But you may stay yet here awhile To blush and gently smile, And go at last. What, were ye born to be An hour or half's delight, And so to bid good-night? 'Twas pity Nature brought ye forth Merely to show your worth. And lose you quite.