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This extent of but always sleeps standing , or leaning against a bony surface is
provided in a remarkable manner , tree . It is indeed true that the E . often sleeps
which at the same time makes the head , heavy standing , and when fatigued ...
This extent of but always sleeps standing , or leaning against a bony surface is
provided in a remarkable manner , tree . It is indeed true that the E . often sleeps
which at the same time makes the head , heavy standing , and when fatigued ...
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A marked distinction of the two to appear about the fiftieth year of the E . ' s life .
species is also found in the molar teeth ; those of The molar teeth of the E . are
remarkable for the Indian E . exhibiting wavy parallel transverse their great size ...
A marked distinction of the two to appear about the fiftieth year of the E . ' s life .
species is also found in the molar teeth ; those of The molar teeth of the E . are
remarkable for the Indian E . exhibiting wavy parallel transverse their great size ...
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... brought from Greece by Thomas , of the cella . This remarkable work
represents the seventh Earl of Elgin , and acquired from him by solemn
procession to the Temple of Minerva during the nation for the British Museum in
1816 , at the the ...
... brought from Greece by Thomas , of the cella . This remarkable work
represents the seventh Earl of Elgin , and acquired from him by solemn
procession to the Temple of Minerva during the nation for the British Museum in
1816 , at the the ...
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The ancient province of Moray included tainly it is remarkable that such opinions
should the counties of Elgin and Nairn , and parts of those have been expressed
in this country . The view of Inverness and Banff . Scandinavians early settled ...
The ancient province of Moray included tainly it is remarkable that such opinions
should the counties of Elgin and Nairn , and parts of those have been expressed
in this country . The view of Inverness and Banff . Scandinavians early settled ...
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They are very timid also a remarkable necropolis . Pop . 6000 . and inoffensive ,
except during the rutting season . ELL ( allied to elbow , Ger . ellenbogen , Lat .
ulna , A single stroke of an elk ' s fore - foot is sufficient to the fore - arm or arm in
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They are very timid also a remarkable necropolis . Pop . 6000 . and inoffensive ,
except during the rutting season . ELL ( allied to elbow , Ger . ellenbogen , Lat .
ulna , A single stroke of an elk ' s fore - foot is sufficient to the fore - arm or arm in
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| Title | Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People, Volume 4 Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People, Ephraim Chambers |
| Author | Ephraim Chambers |
| Publisher | J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1870 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 29 Aug 2007 |
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