A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Volume 3George Godfrey Cunningham A. Fullarton, 1855 |
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Page 97
... attention and perseverance , he at length overcame . But his studies were embittered and impeded by a trial of a far worse and very different kind . In the chamber of a fellow - stu- dent he met with a book not named , which for a ...
... attention and perseverance , he at length overcame . But his studies were embittered and impeded by a trial of a far worse and very different kind . In the chamber of a fellow - stu- dent he met with a book not named , which for a ...
Page 163
... attention to the medical profession , and pur- sued with great vigour the study of anatomy , botany , and chemistry . On further consideration , however , and consultation with his uncle , he abandoned the study of medicine , and ...
... attention to the medical profession , and pur- sued with great vigour the study of anatomy , botany , and chemistry . On further consideration , however , and consultation with his uncle , he abandoned the study of medicine , and ...
Page 308
... attention of Europe to the foundation of govern ment , and made monarchs tremble in their capitals , the subject was more congenial to the temper of the time , and it consequently attracted greater attention.5 The public mind was still ...
... attention of Europe to the foundation of govern ment , and made monarchs tremble in their capitals , the subject was more congenial to the temper of the time , and it consequently attracted greater attention.5 The public mind was still ...
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