 | Naval art and science - 860 pages
...JOHN H. UPSHUR, USN, in the Chair. THE FRYER BUOYANT PROPELLER. BY LIEUT. WH JAQUES, USN Lord Bacon said " There are three things which make a nation great and prosperous — a fertile soil, busy workshops, and easy conveyance of men and things from place to place." We... | |
 | United States. Congress. House - United States - 1881 - 1254 pages
...Do. Chocolate "««m«*. ..... Iron . Tobeoro,., ,.,... , ...... ..,.. Pirat* " Lord Bacon has well said, " there are three things which make a nation great and prosperous — a fertile soil, busy workshops, and easy conveyance for men and commodities from one place to another";... | |
 | George Edward Plumbe - Chicago (Ill.) - 1912 - 158 pages
...in the plant. VII. Chicago—Its Transportation Facilities Lord Bacon uttered a great truth when he said, "There are three things which make a nation great and prosperous; a fertile soil, busy workshops and easy transportation for men and goods from place to place." Hon... | |
 | 1922 - 52 pages
...which the powers of the ruler are limited. (a) Examples. (b) Advantages and disadvantages. COMMERCE "There are three things which make a nation great...soil, busy workshops, and easy conveyance for men and goods from place to place." Commerce means the exchanging of merchandise, such as food, clothing, and... | |
 | United States - 1881 - 1198 pages
...report from Consul-General AdauiHou, for tlie year 1^1, immediately follows this. Lord Bacon has well said, " there are three things which make a nation great and prosperous — a fertile soil, busy workshops, and easy conveyance for men and commodities from one place to another";... | |
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there are three things which make a nation great and prosperous — a fertile soil, busy workshops, and easy conveyance for men and commodities from one place to another"; "to which," says Bishop Hall, "let me add knowledge and freedom. 