[Footnote 39: The origin of the Ottoman dynasty is
illustrated by the critical learning of Mm. De Guignes
(Hist. des Huns, tom. iv. p. 329 - 337) and D'Anville,
(Empire Turc, p. 14 - 22,) two inhabitants of Paris, from
whom the Orientals may learn the history and geography of
their own country. ]