(Nathaniel), an eminent English dissenting divine, born in 1656, was author of several excellent works in defence of our religion; as, Testimonies of the ancient Jews and Pagans in favour of Christianity; The history of heretics, &c. He died in 1678.

LAR, a town of Persia, in the province of Fars, with a castle. It carries on a great trade in silk; and its territory abounds in oranges, lemons, and very large tamarinds. E. Long. 54° 15'. N. Lat. 27° 30'.

LARACHA, an ancient and strong town of Africa, in the kingdom of Fez. It is seated at the mouth of a river of the same name, with a good harbour. It was once in the possession of the Spaniards; but the Moors took it from them. W. Long. 5° 55'. N. Lat. 35° 0'.