Quizzism; and Its Key: Quirks and Quibbles from Queer Quarters : a Mélange of Questions in Literature, Science, History, Biography, Mythology, Philology, Geography, Etc., Etc., with Their AnswersNew England Publishing Company, 1884 - 212 ページ |
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... 59 Why did no person die in England for eleven days ? 114 Why Goldsmith wrote She Stoops to Conquer 209 Why have July and August each thirty - one days ? 115 Why is fresh water frozen when enclosed by liquid salt INDEX . xxi.
... 59 Why did no person die in England for eleven days ? 114 Why Goldsmith wrote She Stoops to Conquer 209 Why have July and August each thirty - one days ? 115 Why is fresh water frozen when enclosed by liquid salt INDEX . xxi.
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... August 17 , 1786 , to George Washington ( 1732-1799 ) , on the golden scabbard of which was the following inscription : " Ab duce maximo natu in Europa ad maximum ducem in orbe terrarum ' " From the oldest general in Europe to the ...
... August 17 , 1786 , to George Washington ( 1732-1799 ) , on the golden scabbard of which was the following inscription : " Ab duce maximo natu in Europa ad maximum ducem in orbe terrarum ' " From the oldest general in Europe to the ...
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... ( August 27 ) B. C. Nicias , the commander , was preparing to withdraw his forces when the eclipse occurred , and con- sidering it an omen , he consulted the soothsayers , who said the army must wait three times nine days . This delay was ...
... ( August 27 ) B. C. Nicias , the commander , was preparing to withdraw his forces when the eclipse occurred , and con- sidering it an omen , he consulted the soothsayers , who said the army must wait three times nine days . This delay was ...
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... August , 1621. It is thus called in Scot- land , because a violent storm occurred at the time the Parliament was sitting to enforce episcopacy upon the people . 166. Who was " killed by kindness " ? Draco , the Athenian legislator , is ...
... August , 1621. It is thus called in Scot- land , because a violent storm occurred at the time the Parliament was sitting to enforce episcopacy upon the people . 166. Who was " killed by kindness " ? Draco , the Athenian legislator , is ...
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... August 3 , 1492 ; the discovery of a New World was made on the same day , October 12 , 1492 ; and many of their noted and principal victories have been gained on this day of ill- omen . On Friday , the fourth day of January , 1493 ...
... August 3 , 1492 ; the discovery of a New World was made on the same day , October 12 , 1492 ; and many of their noted and principal victories have been gained on this day of ill- omen . On Friday , the fourth day of January , 1493 ...
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92 ページ - Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white ; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
187 ページ - While Butler, needy wretch! was yet alive, No generous patron would a dinner give: See him, when starved to death and turned to dust, Presented with a monumental bust! The poet's fate is here in emblem shown; He asked for bread, and he received a stone.
126 ページ - Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
v ページ - What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, though puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.
139 ページ - On that day a numerous society of his votaries walked together in procession through the streets of Philadelphia, their hats decorated with bucks...
8 ページ - Mofiis de Perestrello, an Italian cavalier, lately deceased, who had been one of the most distinguished navigators under Prince Henry, and had colonized and governed the island of Porto Santo.
45 ページ - So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
18 ページ - And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.
206 ページ - For time at last sets all things even — And if we do but watch the hour, There never yet was human power Which could evade, if unforgiven, The patient search and vigil long Of him who treasures up a wrong.
19 ページ - The spy was tried, convicted and executed. The following is an exact copy of the letter enclosed. Fort Montgomery, October Sth, 1777. Nous voici — and nothing between us but Gates. I sincerely hope this little success of ours may facilitate your operations.