Works, Volume 93Kraus Reprint, 1967 - Geography |
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Page 149
... Major came in for censure for having , it was alleged , patronizingly apologized for the rudeness of the phrase- ology employed by Columbus . Other editorial offences were the addition of ' long , laboured appendices and introductions ...
... Major came in for censure for having , it was alleged , patronizingly apologized for the rudeness of the phrase- ology employed by Columbus . Other editorial offences were the addition of ' long , laboured appendices and introductions ...
Page 150
... Major by name . The increasing burden of Major's official duties at the British Museum obliged him to tender his resignation of the secretary- ship at the general meeting of 1858 ( 1 April ) . It was accepted with much regret and warm ...
... Major by name . The increasing burden of Major's official duties at the British Museum obliged him to tender his resignation of the secretary- ship at the general meeting of 1858 ( 1 April ) . It was accepted with much regret and warm ...
Page 191
... Major , 147-8 ; becomes Secretary of H.S. , 150 ; joint Secretary of R. G.S. , 150 ; early career , 150 ; Spanish transla tions , 151 ; government missions , ISI ; his work for the H.S. , 151-2 ; opinion of Dundas , 153 ; resigns ...
... Major , 147-8 ; becomes Secretary of H.S. , 150 ; joint Secretary of R. G.S. , 150 ; early career , 150 ; Spanish transla tions , 151 ; government missions , ISI ; his work for the H.S. , 151-2 ; opinion of Dundas , 153 ; resigns ...
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