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The 18th-century French Consul in Egypt, De Pauw, blamed the abandonment of the embalming practices of the Ancient Egyptians and the unsuitability of modern burial practices for the Nile delta for the area becoming "a hotbed of the plague". [54] Some colonial commentary of this kind seemed informed by attitudes underpinning the ruling powers.
18th-century establishments in Spanish Texas (1690−1820) — located in northern colonial Mexico, within the Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain. Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.
In the 18th century, innovations like steamboats, railroads, and guns increased demand for wrought iron and steel. The Mount Savage Iron Works in Maryland was the largest in the United States in the late 1840s, and the first in the nation to produce heavy rails for the construction of railroads.
The estate of former Padres owner becomes priciest sale in Monterey County history — and comes with a view of the iconic fairway cypress tree. Only 5 homes sit on Pebble Beach’s famous 18th ...
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Built by William S. Brown one of the "Old Three Hundred" and one of the oldest log houses left standing in Texas. James Walker Log House: east of Brenham: 1824 Built by James Walker one of the "Old Three Hundred" whose sons John and James Jr. fought in the Texas Revolution. One of the oldest log cabins left standing in Texas. Magee-Love Log House
The sewer treatment plant and miles of mains in the city, some a century old, needed updates. ... York PA sewer system sale was a big win, says mayor during plant tour. Show comments. Advertisement.
The sale of colonial ships built on the British market enabled English merchants to secure cheap tonnage and gave American merchants an important source of income to pay for their imports. All the colonies exported shipping, but once again, New England was the chief contributor. A foreign market during colonial times.