Gentleman's Magazine and Historical ReviewA. Dodd and A. Smith, 1839 The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs. |
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... third part was published in two thin quarto volumes ; and , recently , the fourth part - the . work before us - has added two more quartos to the collection . They are all handsome volumes , well printed , in a good clear type and ...
... third part was published in two thin quarto volumes ; and , recently , the fourth part - the . work before us - has added two more quartos to the collection . They are all handsome volumes , well printed , in a good clear type and ...
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... Third , the estate became the property of William de Hever , a mem- ber of a family which had previ- ously existed at Northfleet , in the same county ; who dying without male W. issue , the castle and manor devolved on his daughters and ...
... Third , the estate became the property of William de Hever , a mem- ber of a family which had previ- ously existed at Northfleet , in the same county ; who dying without male W. issue , the castle and manor devolved on his daughters and ...
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... third year of that arbitrary reign . In the family of Waldegrave it re- mained until 1715 , when it was sold by James Lord Waldegrave to Sir Wil- liam Humphreys , Bart . Lord Mayor of London , by which transfer it became for the second ...
... third year of that arbitrary reign . In the family of Waldegrave it re- mained until 1715 , when it was sold by James Lord Waldegrave to Sir Wil- liam Humphreys , Bart . Lord Mayor of London , by which transfer it became for the second ...
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... third thunder . They have also pro- phecied as to political events with nearly equal confidence , though not quite so distinctly . The latter , how- ever , treats all such prognostications with becoming ridicule , but in some parts has ...
... third thunder . They have also pro- phecied as to political events with nearly equal confidence , though not quite so distinctly . The latter , how- ever , treats all such prognostications with becoming ridicule , but in some parts has ...
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... third evil , is the great standard which they carry ; this great floating kerchief which hangs down to their derrière ; it is the sign that the Devil has gained the castle against God . When the men at arms gain a place , they raise ...
... third evil , is the great standard which they carry ; this great floating kerchief which hangs down to their derrière ; it is the sign that the Devil has gained the castle against God . When the men at arms gain a place , they raise ...
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Page 150 - Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people...
Page 500 - Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with Thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to say, Thy will be done.
Page 500 - If thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize — it ne'er was mine ; I only yield thee what is thine —
Page 500 - MY God, my Father, while I stray Far from my home in life's rough way, Oh, teach me from my heart to say, "Thy will be done!
Page 21 - FAR from the world, O Lord, I flee, From strife and tumult far ; From scenes where Satan wages still His most successful war. 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, With prayer and praise agree, And seem by thy sweet bounty made, For those who follow thee.
Page 158 - The castle is a fine building; the rooms excellent. I do not suffer from heat; insects there are few or none; and I am in excellent health. The solitude, except an occasional dinner, is absolute: from seven in the morning till seven, when we dine, I never see Mr. Maclean, and rarely any one else. We were welcomed by a series of dinners which I am glad are over, for it is very awkward to be the only lady; still the great kindness with which I have been treated, and the very pleasant manners of many...
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Page 144 - And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it.
Page 571 - She is much attached to the people and is very confident that they are all on her side, which is indeed true; indeed she gave me to understand that the people had placed her where she now is. On this point she will acknowledge no obligations either to your Majesty...