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Page 83
... equal to five bottles . It is true that , besides drinking it during their work , they take it with their breakfast , with their dinner , and with their supper , and all classes have reason to rejoice who have the power of refreshing ...
... equal to five bottles . It is true that , besides drinking it during their work , they take it with their breakfast , with their dinner , and with their supper , and all classes have reason to rejoice who have the power of refreshing ...
Page 112
... equal 100 equal 100 equal 25 25 20 142 9 2 5 21 117 37 6 0 14 2 9 14 118 1782 - 1786 9 5 57 4 10 76 95 - 1786 1794 4 10 49 3 1 36 57 1795 1 7 4 52 · 4 10 57 51 1795 1797 2 10 2 39 6 9 40 51 1797 - 1800 3 10 6 3 6 11 2 52 1801 10 2 6 9 ...
... equal 100 equal 100 equal 25 25 20 142 9 2 5 21 117 37 6 0 14 2 9 14 118 1782 - 1786 9 5 57 4 10 76 95 - 1786 1794 4 10 49 3 1 36 57 1795 1 7 4 52 · 4 10 57 51 1795 1797 2 10 2 39 6 9 40 51 1797 - 1800 3 10 6 3 6 11 2 52 1801 10 2 6 9 ...
Page 124
... equal in beauty the great valley of the Entre - Minho- e - Douro ; especially when coming upon the River Minho , which separates Spain from Portugal . On arriving at Oporto , the porter at the inn con- ducted me to the house of a friend ...
... equal in beauty the great valley of the Entre - Minho- e - Douro ; especially when coming upon the River Minho , which separates Spain from Portugal . On arriving at Oporto , the porter at the inn con- ducted me to the house of a friend ...
Page 153
... equal to those which were allowed to get rid of their coarse parts in wood . Since 1847 , there have been several very good vintages ; but it is unquestionable that port is losing caste , and is seldom seen on the table of the higher ...
... equal to those which were allowed to get rid of their coarse parts in wood . Since 1847 , there have been several very good vintages ; but it is unquestionable that port is losing caste , and is seldom seen on the table of the higher ...
Page 215
... equal to the first six , the quantity will be 80,838 butts ! The vine disease that began in 1851 was bad about Xerez , and the seasons likewise have been unfavour- able , so that stocks have become very low , and the prices consequently ...
... equal to the first six , the quantity will be 80,838 butts ! The vine disease that began in 1851 was bad about Xerez , and the seasons likewise have been unfavour- able , so that stocks have become very low , and the prices consequently ...
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