Category Archives: c

Five

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Swany

Johnson’s Life of Browne: “[Browne] is then naturally led to treat of the number five; and finds, that by this number many things are circumscribed; that there are five kinds of vegetable productions, five sections of a cone, five orders … Continue reading →

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Diderot Encyclopedia: Economie rustique

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Swany

Culture et Travail du Chanvre Diderot Encyclopedia, Complete Illustrations

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La Cigale et la Fourmi

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Swany

Jean de la Fontaine: La Cigale, ayant chanté Tout l’été, Se trouva fort dépourvue Quand la bise fut venue : Pas un seul petit morceau De mouche ou de vermisseau.

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chastellenie

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Swany

Google Books – Cotgrave French and English Dictionary: Chastellenie : f. A Castle-wick, or Castleship; the Tenure or Honour of a Castleship ; the Estate, Jurisdiction, or Dignity of a Lord Castellain; a kind of Seigniory that’s held of some … Continue reading →

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