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Containing Graphic Sketches of the various Continents , Islands , Rivers , Seas ,
and Peoples of the Globe , according to the latest Discoveries . By ROBERT
BROWN , M . A . , Ph . D . , F . L . S . , F . R . G . S . With about 700
ILLUSTRATIONS .
Containing Graphic Sketches of the various Continents , Islands , Rivers , Seas ,
and Peoples of the Globe , according to the latest Discoveries . By ROBERT
BROWN , M . A . , Ph . D . , F . L . S . , F . R . G . S . With about 700
ILLUSTRATIONS .
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The Christians of Jerusalem are composed of various sects , the most powerful
being those of the - Greek Church , whose patriarch has his residence and
episcopal throne there . They possess some of the largest and richest
monasteries and ...
The Christians of Jerusalem are composed of various sects , the most powerful
being those of the - Greek Church , whose patriarch has his residence and
episcopal throne there . They possess some of the largest and richest
monasteries and ...
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It may be mentioned , however , that the different sects take their turn in making
processions and worshipping at the various shrines , and the fact that the Latin
Calendar differs by some days from the Greek is a matter of great convenience in
...
It may be mentioned , however , that the different sects take their turn in making
processions and worshipping at the various shrines , and the fact that the Latin
Calendar differs by some days from the Greek is a matter of great convenience in
...
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Starting from the barracks , which are said to stand on the ground once occupied
by be Pratorium , the residence of Pilate , the Via Dolorosa winds through various
streets and lases until it reaches the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , in which ...
Starting from the barracks , which are said to stand on the ground once occupied
by be Pratorium , the residence of Pilate , the Via Dolorosa winds through various
streets and lases until it reaches the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , in which ...
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... another , erected to commemorate Mohammed ' s nightjourney to heaven ; an
elegant pulpit , on horse - shoe arches — a fine specimen of Arabian artwhere a
sermon is preached every Friday in Ramadan ; and various other buildings .
... another , erected to commemorate Mohammed ' s nightjourney to heaven ; an
elegant pulpit , on horse - shoe arches — a fine specimen of Arabian artwhere a
sermon is preached every Friday in Ramadan ; and various other buildings .
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| Title | Cities of the world, Volume 3 Cities of the world, Edwin Hodder |
| Author | Edwin Hodder |
| Published | 1881 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2006 |
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