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The earlier work of Cornelius Drebbel is much more mysterious, but we know quite a lot about the Turtle and the Nautilus, particularly the latter, and we can speculate as to the effect that it might have had on naval warfare of the time.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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Cornelius Drebbel certainly claimed to have built a boat that could be propelled under water—there is even an old Ordnance warrant to build more of them.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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Cornelius Drebbel certainly claimed to have built a boat that could be propelled under water—there is even an old Ordnance warrant to build more of them.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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The earlier work of Cornelius Drebbel is much more mysterious, but we know quite a lot about the Turtle and the Nautilus, particularly the latter, and we can speculate as to the effect that it might have had on naval warfare of the time.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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The earlier work of Cornelius Drebbel is much more mysterious, but we know quite a lot about the Turtle and the Nautilus, particularly the latter, and we can speculate as to the effect that it might have had on naval warfare of the time.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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Cornelius Drebbel certainly claimed to have built a boat that could be propelled under water—there is even an old Ordnance warrant to build more of them.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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The microscope (the invention of which was due to a Dutchman, Cornelius Drebbel) was the favourite instrument of his patient investigations, and he was able greatly to improve its mechanism and powers.
History of Holland George Edmundson 1889
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The wonder-man of Alkmaar, Cornelius Drebbel, who performed such astounding feats for the amusement of Rudolph of Germany and James of
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-1609) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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The wonder-man of Alkmaar, Cornelius Drebbel, who performed such astounding feats for the amusement of Rudolph of Germany and James of
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1600-1609) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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The wonder-man of Alkmaar, Cornelius Drebbel, who performed such astounding feats for the amusement of Rudolph of Germany and James of
PG Edition of Netherlands series — Complete John Lothrop Motley 1845
chained_bear commented on the word Cornelius Drebbel
See correct spelling, Cornelis Drebbel.
October 5, 2017