Illustrations of the Literary History of the Eighteenth Century: Consisting of Authentic Memoirs and Original Letters of Eminent Persons; and Intended as a Sequel to the Literary Anecdotes, Volumen 6author, 1831 |
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... published an " Examina- tion , " in 1803 , and a Supplement to that Examination in 1804. " An octavo edition of the Juvenal was published in 1806 . 66 though truly honest , sincere , and benevolent , had WILLIAM GIFFORD , ESQ . 7.
... published an " Examina- tion , " in 1803 , and a Supplement to that Examination in 1804. " An octavo edition of the Juvenal was published in 1806 . 66 though truly honest , sincere , and benevolent , had WILLIAM GIFFORD , ESQ . 7.
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... truly say : ' I may not perhaps have chosen the most likely employ ment to thrive by , but I depend on a Master who never fails to recompense those who trust in Him above their hopes . ' These being my unalterable sentiments , you may ...
... truly say : ' I may not perhaps have chosen the most likely employ ment to thrive by , but I depend on a Master who never fails to recompense those who trust in Him above their hopes . ' These being my unalterable sentiments , you may ...
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... truly rejoiced to think that this young gentleman , who bids fair to be a most amiable as well as shining member of society , is likely , on some future day , to have it in his power , by the possession of so fine a fortune , to give a ...
... truly rejoiced to think that this young gentleman , who bids fair to be a most amiable as well as shining member of society , is likely , on some future day , to have it in his power , by the possession of so fine a fortune , to give a ...
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... truly in a whimsical situation ; if they do nothing in such times , and mischief overtakes us , they will be stoned in the streets ; and , what is more , they will deserve it ! If they interfere , whatever precaution they take is a ...
... truly in a whimsical situation ; if they do nothing in such times , and mischief overtakes us , they will be stoned in the streets ; and , what is more , they will deserve it ! If they interfere , whatever precaution they take is a ...
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... evincing any ambition of acquir- ing academical honours , but aiming to support the truly estima- ble character of a good parish priest . " Born 1739 , Died 1826 . vacaval from 7 Pristina Memoir of the Rev Baptist Noel Turner, M A.
... evincing any ambition of acquir- ing academical honours , but aiming to support the truly estima- ble character of a good parish priest . " Born 1739 , Died 1826 . vacaval from 7 Pristina Memoir of the Rev Baptist Noel Turner, M A.
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Página 23 - ... the deficiencies of his fortune. On examining into the nature of my literary attainments, he found them absolutely nothing: he heard, however, with equal surprise and pleasure, that amidst the grossest ignorance of books, I had made a very considerable progress in the mathematics. He engaged me to enter into the details...