The gleaner; or, Entertainment for the fire-side [compiled by J. Watson].1804 |
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... means without its use with respect to the public . When books , in any branch of science , or species of writing , have been so multiplied , that it is become exceedingly difficult for any one person to peruse them ; or , when the most ...
... means without its use with respect to the public . When books , in any branch of science , or species of writing , have been so multiplied , that it is become exceedingly difficult for any one person to peruse them ; or , when the most ...
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... means to procure an extensive collection ; and as the minds of many , who are engaged in mercantile or laborious professions , require some relaxation after the fa- tigues of their several employments ; great are the advantages to be de ...
... means to procure an extensive collection ; and as the minds of many , who are engaged in mercantile or laborious professions , require some relaxation after the fa- tigues of their several employments ; great are the advantages to be de ...
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... means to display the new acquisi- tion upon his finger . The jealous duke changed colour at the sight . He nevertheless had prudence enough not to drop a hint of his suspicions to the chamberlain : but went immediately to the tower , in ...
... means to display the new acquisi- tion upon his finger . The jealous duke changed colour at the sight . He nevertheless had prudence enough not to drop a hint of his suspicions to the chamberlain : but went immediately to the tower , in ...
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... means of procuring the necessaries of life appear to them to be base and ignominious . Without any fear or apprehension of them , the sight of them is alone sufficient to create aversion . Their voice is savage ; their wan and furious ...
... means of procuring the necessaries of life appear to them to be base and ignominious . Without any fear or apprehension of them , the sight of them is alone sufficient to create aversion . Their voice is savage ; their wan and furious ...
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... means of avoid- ing a surprize . Being at the fair of Sign , in August 1754 , the year in which he had burnt the family of the Probatim , he narrowly escaped the pursuit of a party of Croats , who were out in search of him , and ...
... means of avoid- ing a surprize . Being at the fair of Sign , in August 1754 , the year in which he had burnt the family of the Probatim , he narrowly escaped the pursuit of a party of Croats , who were out in search of him , and ...
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