The General Biographical Dictionary, Volumen6J. Nichols, 1812 |
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Página 339 - Atalantis ; and in this country he would introduce an observing native, that, upon his return home from his travels made in Europe, should give an account of our countries and manners under feigned names ; and frequently intimate in his relations, or in his answers to questions that should be made him, the reasons of his wondering to find our customs so extravagant, and differing from those of his own country.
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