Rariora; being notes of some of the printed books, manuscripts, historical documents, medals, engravings, pottery, etc., collected (1858-1900) (1902)
Hodgkin, John Eliot · London : S. Low, Marston & Co., ltd. · leaf 224
hor, who is by the way ofbeing littl:rateur as well asartillerist, investigates at con-siderable length the practices ofthe antients in regard to poisoneddarts and arrows, quotes Homer,Virgil, Ovid and Silius Italicusto show that the practice wasrecognized as legitimate in earlydays, sheds a tear… … 32 BOOKS ON FIREWORKS. may lawfully he e?nployed against Turks, Tartars,and other infidels{], all sworn enemies of theChristian name, and of the religion which we profess,whom ive may without scruple refuse to consider asour ?teigh!>OHrs! He then throws himself withardour into the manufacture…
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