The gleaner; or, Entertainment for the fire-side [compiled by J. Watson].1804 |
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... pleasures arising from the enjoyment of well - chosen books ; which , at the same time that we are deriving the most rational entertainment from the perusal of them , are conveying the most delightful instruction ? Innumerable volumes ...
... pleasures arising from the enjoyment of well - chosen books ; which , at the same time that we are deriving the most rational entertainment from the perusal of them , are conveying the most delightful instruction ? Innumerable volumes ...
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... pleasure the great probability there was that they should travel down the hill of life together , when , in consequence of new arrangements occasioned by the peace , his regiment was ordered to England . 66 I hope , my poor Pocket ...
... pleasure the great probability there was that they should travel down the hill of life together , when , in consequence of new arrangements occasioned by the peace , his regiment was ordered to England . 66 I hope , my poor Pocket ...
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... pleasure in empaling alive , all the Turks who had the misfortune to fall into his hands . This monster of eruelty was at last taken by the Turks , who ran a stake through his body , and then fastened him with cords to another , leaving ...
... pleasure in empaling alive , all the Turks who had the misfortune to fall into his hands . This monster of eruelty was at last taken by the Turks , who ran a stake through his body , and then fastened him with cords to another , leaving ...
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... pleasure it would give me to roast the Bashaw himself . 66 The melancholy ambassador no sooner arrived at Trawnick and made known the unhappy fate of his countrymen , than all the inhabitants vowed revenge , and rivalled each other in ...
... pleasure it would give me to roast the Bashaw himself . 66 The melancholy ambassador no sooner arrived at Trawnick and made known the unhappy fate of his countrymen , than all the inhabitants vowed revenge , and rivalled each other in ...
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... pleasure in the arms of her husband , that she would only consent to facilitate the escape of her mother and brother . In the dusk of the evening they followed the pedlar , as if they were bargain- ing for some of his goods , and ...
... pleasure in the arms of her husband , that she would only consent to facilitate the escape of her mother and brother . In the dusk of the evening they followed the pedlar , as if they were bargain- ing for some of his goods , and ...
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