Journal of a Residence in Norway During the Years 1834, 1835, & 1836: Made with a View to Enquire Into the Moral and Political Economy of that Country, and the Condition of Its Inhabitants |
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... ground of right to the sovereignty of the Norwe- gian nation . At the present day , when the excitement and occa- sion which gave rise to that nefarious treaty are past , and its object has been accomplished upon just principles , no ...
... ground of right to the sovereignty of the Norwe- gian nation . At the present day , when the excitement and occa- sion which gave rise to that nefarious treaty are past , and its object has been accomplished upon just principles , no ...
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... is dry , and has not been top - dressed , the quantity is very small in proportion to the extent , the natural grasses not attaining any length under such circumstances . The cutting is excellent . The ground RESIDENCE IN NORWAY . 23.
... is dry , and has not been top - dressed , the quantity is very small in proportion to the extent , the natural grasses not attaining any length under such circumstances . The cutting is excellent . The ground RESIDENCE IN NORWAY . 23.
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... ground is shaven as close as a gentleman's lawn or bowling - green . They use a shorter scythe blade than we do . If one considers the length of our common scythe blade , it will be evident that the heel of it only can cut close to the ...
... ground is shaven as close as a gentleman's lawn or bowling - green . They use a shorter scythe blade than we do . If one considers the length of our common scythe blade , it will be evident that the heel of it only can cut close to the ...
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... ground is encumbered with loose masses of stone , especially in the woods , over which wheels could not pass . The hay when taken in , is green , not yellow , it is merely withered grass ; but I suspect , from the excellent wind and ...
... ground is encumbered with loose masses of stone , especially in the woods , over which wheels could not pass . The hay when taken in , is green , not yellow , it is merely withered grass ; but I suspect , from the excellent wind and ...
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... ground for ale , and one of large size with double doors , like our ice - houses , for preserving the po- tatoes . Every thing is under cover , and the spa- ciousness of the offices surprises one accustomed to our crowded narrow stables ...
... ground for ale , and one of large size with double doors , like our ice - houses , for preserving the po- tatoes . Every thing is under cover , and the spa- ciousness of the offices surprises one accustomed to our crowded narrow stables ...
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