Flowers of Literature, for 1806: Or, Characteristic Sketches of Human Nature, and Modern Manners. To which are Added, a General View of Literature During that Period; Portraits and Biographical Notices of Eminent Literary, and Political Characters; with Notes, Historical, Critical, and ExplanatoryB. Crosby and Company, 1807 - 528 pages |
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Page 26
... possessed of the entire management of these extensive concerns , in the conduct of which he acted with so little caution , and so little to the satisfaction of the several collate- ral branches of the family concerned , that they felt ...
... possessed of the entire management of these extensive concerns , in the conduct of which he acted with so little caution , and so little to the satisfaction of the several collate- ral branches of the family concerned , that they felt ...
Page 29
... possessed of her own fortune . Of a family of twelve children , six only are living , three sons and three daughters . In her then surviving sons she was particularly happy , having lived to see the two elder ones advanced to honourable ...
... possessed of her own fortune . Of a family of twelve children , six only are living , three sons and three daughters . In her then surviving sons she was particularly happy , having lived to see the two elder ones advanced to honourable ...
Page 35
... possessed a single half- penny in the world , nor had the means of obtaining one . His phi Janthropic hostess lamented that she could not furnish him with a bed , but proposed to lend him her husband's cloak , and to pro- cure a bundle ...
... possessed a single half- penny in the world , nor had the means of obtaining one . His phi Janthropic hostess lamented that she could not furnish him with a bed , but proposed to lend him her husband's cloak , and to pro- cure a bundle ...
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... possess his ac- quaintance . He has an amiable and accomplished partner ; and several children , whose precocious talents hold forth a flattering prospect of future excellence . CONTAINING A GENERAL AND RAPID VIEW OF THE STATE AND 37.
... possess his ac- quaintance . He has an amiable and accomplished partner ; and several children , whose precocious talents hold forth a flattering prospect of future excellence . CONTAINING A GENERAL AND RAPID VIEW OF THE STATE AND 37.
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... possess any legiti- mate claim to the title of historical composition . It is not in the collecting , arranging , or compiling of facts and documents , that the writing of history con- sists ; though many , when they have proceeded thus ...
... possess any legiti- mate claim to the title of historical composition . It is not in the collecting , arranging , or compiling of facts and documents , that the writing of history con- sists ; though many , when they have proceeded thus ...
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