 | 1807 - 544 str.
...for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and meafures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in exchange with each other ; and is ever ready to take the advantage of the necefilties of thofe who apply to him or his people... | |
 | John Turnbull - 1805 - 268 str.
...trader, and a. match for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in exchange with each other ; and is ever ready to take the advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people... | |
 | 1813 - 580 str.
...says Mr. Turnbull, " he is not only a great warrior and politician, but a very acute trader. He is well acquainted with weights and measures, and the...articles ought to. bear in exchange with each other. He is inflexible in punishing all offences which seem to counteract his supreme command." It appears... | |
 | 1813 - 566 str.
...trader, and a match for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in exchange with each other; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for... | |
 | 1813 - 552 str.
...trader, and a match for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in exchange with each other; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for... | |
 | Edinburgh gazetteer - 1822 - 770 str.
...trader, and a match for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value •which all articles ought to bear in exchange •with each other ; and is ever ready to take the advantage of the* necessities of those who apply to him or his people... | |
 | Sir Richard Phillips - 1826 - 480 str.
...trader, and a match fur an v European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value which all articles ought to bear in exchange with each other ; and is ever ready to take advantage of the necessities of those who apply to him or his people for... | |
 | George Musalas Colvocoresses - 1855 - 384 str.
...The natives' houses are well adapted to the climate, and are pleasant, convenient residences—some cover a great extent of ground ; there is a small...long loose-gown, made of calico, and a fancy-colored ailk handkerchief, thrown over the neck and shoulders. Most of the old people of both sexes have from... | |
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His dominion seems now to be completely established. He is not only a great warrior and politician, but a very acute trader, and a. match for any European in driving a bargain. He is well acquainted with the different weights and measures, and the value... 