John Cassell's illustrated history of England. The text, to the reign of Edward i by J.F. Smith; and from that period by W. Howitt, Volume 91865 |
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... division of labour , which may be called the moving power of civilisation , is being ex- tended to all branches of science , industry , and art . So man is approaching a more complete fulfilment of that great and sacred mission which he ...
... division of labour , which may be called the moving power of civilisation , is being ex- tended to all branches of science , industry , and art . So man is approaching a more complete fulfilment of that great and sacred mission which he ...
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... division lists ) , the opposition failed . Let us now examine the Act itself , which is extremely short , because its pro- moters had no other thought but that of protecting their own pleasures ; to introduce safeguards and provisoes ...
... division lists ) , the opposition failed . Let us now examine the Act itself , which is extremely short , because its pro- moters had no other thought but that of protecting their own pleasures ; to introduce safeguards and provisoes ...
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... division was the first attacked ; it was enveloped , broken , and forced back on the division of Casey ; which , also , was unable to stand its ground . The camps of these two divisions , with many guns and stores , fell into the hands ...
... division was the first attacked ; it was enveloped , broken , and forced back on the division of Casey ; which , also , was unable to stand its ground . The camps of these two divisions , with many guns and stores , fell into the hands ...
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... division sustained a crushing defeat . Pope retreated to Centerville ; again his flank was turned , and he found himself compelled to fall back on the line of Alexandria , having been inces- santly engaged , ever since the Confederate ...
... division sustained a crushing defeat . Pope retreated to Centerville ; again his flank was turned , and he found himself compelled to fall back on the line of Alexandria , having been inces- santly engaged , ever since the Confederate ...
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... divisions , that on the left led by Farragut in the Hartford , that on the right by Captain Bailey in the Cayuga , while Captain Bell , with a smaller division , was to keep the centre of the river . The ships under Captain Bell's ...
... divisions , that on the left led by Farragut in the Hartford , that on the right by Captain Bailey in the Cayuga , while Captain Bell , with a smaller division , was to keep the centre of the river . The ships under Captain Bell's ...
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