The Poems and Letters of Thomas GrayR. Priestley, 1820 - 537 pages |
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... rest of his life . The Editor of these Memoirs becomes acquainted with him in the year 1747. He corresponds with Dr. Wharton and several other persons till the year 1768 , when he is appointed Professor of Mo- dern History LETTER Page ...
... rest of his life . The Editor of these Memoirs becomes acquainted with him in the year 1747. He corresponds with Dr. Wharton and several other persons till the year 1768 , when he is appointed Professor of Mo- dern History LETTER Page ...
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... rest ) and would certainly have been cut off as early , had not his mother , with a courage remarkable for one of her sex , and withal so very tender a parent , ventured to open a vein with her own hand , which ( 6 )
... rest ) and would certainly have been cut off as early , had not his mother , with a courage remarkable for one of her sex , and withal so very tender a parent , ventured to open a vein with her own hand , which ( 6 )
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... rest of the Sections , into which I divide this work . By which means , and by the assistance of a few notes which I shall occasionally add , it may be hoped that nothing will be omitted which may tend to give a regular and clear ...
... rest of the Sections , into which I divide this work . By which means , and by the assistance of a few notes which I shall occasionally add , it may be hoped that nothing will be omitted which may tend to give a regular and clear ...
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... rest of your translation , and then I will examine it entire , and compare it with the Latin , and be very wise and severe , and put on an inflexible face , such as becomes the character of a true son of Aristarchus , of hyper ...
... rest of your translation , and then I will examine it entire , and compare it with the Latin , and be very wise and severe , and put on an inflexible face , such as becomes the character of a true son of Aristarchus , of hyper ...
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... rest there , and find for herself a place of rest . " You see here is a pretty collection of desolate animals , which is verified in this town to a tittle , and perhaps it may also al- lude to your habitation , for you know all types ...
... rest there , and find for herself a place of rest . " You see here is a pretty collection of desolate animals , which is verified in this town to a tittle , and perhaps it may also al- lude to your habitation , for you know all types ...
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