General View of the Agriculture of the County of Argyll: With Observations on the Means of Its ImprovementMundell & Son; sold by G. Nicol, London; and by Messrs. Robinson; J. Sewell; Cadell & Davies; William Creech, Edinburgh; and John Archer, Dublin, 1798 - 335 páginas |
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... furface of a mountain may meafure many times the extent of fuch a horizontal plain as it ftands upon , but cannot in fact contain more trees or piles of grass than would grow on fuch a plain , if indeed fo many * . The above proportion ...
... furface of a mountain may meafure many times the extent of fuch a horizontal plain as it ftands upon , but cannot in fact contain more trees or piles of grass than would grow on fuch a plain , if indeed fo many * . The above proportion ...
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... furface , and enlarge its fhores . It is much to the cre- dit of former proprietors that such a project was set on foot , and some progress made in the work , when the acquisition of more territory was of little value in comparison to ...
... furface , and enlarge its fhores . It is much to the cre- dit of former proprietors that such a project was set on foot , and some progress made in the work , when the acquisition of more territory was of little value in comparison to ...
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... all the kingdom ; and which , if it goes on , may haften its deftruction . Both the ftrength and virtue of a kingdom confift in having its inhabitants D fpread as equally as may be over its furface , OF ARGYLESHIRE . 25.
... all the kingdom ; and which , if it goes on , may haften its deftruction . Both the ftrength and virtue of a kingdom confift in having its inhabitants D fpread as equally as may be over its furface , OF ARGYLESHIRE . 25.
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... furface , and in a proper balance and proportion being kept between the population of country and cities , and between thofe employed in rural em- ployments , and in trade and manufacture . If this proportion is destroyed , it is easy ...
... furface , and in a proper balance and proportion being kept between the population of country and cities , and between thofe employed in rural em- ployments , and in trade and manufacture . If this proportion is destroyed , it is easy ...
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... furface , and bringing up , in- stead of it , what has lain beyond the reach of the fun and air for ages . If it is ... furface of the next ; after which , the piece from which the furface was taken , is levelled , and covered in the ...
... furface , and bringing up , in- stead of it , what has lain beyond the reach of the fun and air for ages . If it is ... furface of the next ; after which , the piece from which the furface was taken , is levelled , and covered in the ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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Página 34 - And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Página 220 - ... it till it becomes firm and dry; then place it in a wooden hoop ; afterwards to be kept dry on boards, turned frequently, with. cloth binders round it, which are to be tightened as occasion requires. " ' NB The dairy-maid must not be disheartened if she does not succeed perfectly in her first attempt.
Página 220 - ... a sieve to drain gradually, and, as it drains, keep gradually pressing it, till it becomes firm and dry ; then place it in a wooden hoop ; afterwards to be kept dry on boards, turned frequently, with...
Página 44 - Ifles, all civil matters are managed by what is called the " Court of Twelve; in which the commander in chief, the proprietors agent, " and the chaplain, have their feats, in virtue of their offices; the other nine " are chofen by the people. Thefe decide, or rather compromife all diffe" rences, and punifh fmall offences by fines, &c.
Página 27 - ... a year each. The occupiers of these cottages with land annexed to them, were remarkable for bringing up their families in a more neat and decent manner than those whose cottages were without land; and it was this circumstance...
Página 34 - ... morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 45 - ... it even be potatoes and herring, or flesh and broth, they have commonly a little bread and milk, by way of dessert or supplement.
Página 108 - Surrey, declares that wood strawberries, blackberries," &c. &c. ripen more early in these valleys, than in the mildest parts of the Low Country, and assures the nobility and gentry, that " there are vast numbers of tracts in the West Highlands, that would ripen apples and pears better than any in the Low Countries of the kingdom.
Página 80 - The brighter in colour, and heavier the feed is, fo much the better : that which, when bruifed, appears of a light or yellowifh green, and frefh in the heart, oily and not dry, and fmells and taftes fweet, and not fufty, may be depended upon.
Página 126 - planted in 1764, with various kinds of firs mixed with young " oaks. The firs have been felled by degrees for rails, joifts, « fpars, and other ufes, to the value of 25l. and have left a " grove of healthy and promifing oaks.