The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... late Mr. Hume , who in his History of England has gone far- ther in investigating general causes , and in marking the progress of laws , government , arts , and manners , than any of his predecessors . Much , however , yet remains to be ...
... late Mr. Hume , who in his History of England has gone far- ther in investigating general causes , and in marking the progress of laws , government , arts , and manners , than any of his predecessors . Much , however , yet remains to be ...
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... . We entered accordingly ; and I placed my old friend in a situa❤ tion where I thought he could most conveniently 6 6 6 you command a view both of the D3 6 . 29 THE LOUNGER . Some account of the late Mr William Strahan.
... . We entered accordingly ; and I placed my old friend in a situa❤ tion where I thought he could most conveniently 6 6 6 you command a view both of the D3 6 . 29 THE LOUNGER . Some account of the late Mr William Strahan.
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... ; and having acquired him late , I hope I shall not lose him soon . Z. No. 7. SATURDAY , MARCH 19 , 1785 . SIR 34 6 . THE LOUNGER . Importance of feelings accommodated happiness, illustrated in the characters of Clitander and Eudocius.
... ; and having acquired him late , I hope I shall not lose him soon . Z. No. 7. SATURDAY , MARCH 19 , 1785 . SIR 34 6 . THE LOUNGER . Importance of feelings accommodated happiness, illustrated in the characters of Clitander and Eudocius.
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... family . The estate which I inherit was once reckoned a good one ; but it has comparatively sunk much in its value by the late inundation of fortunes from the East and West Indies . My father be- 46 9 . THE LOUNGER .
... family . The estate which I inherit was once reckoned a good one ; but it has comparatively sunk much in its value by the late inundation of fortunes from the East and West Indies . My father be- 46 9 . THE LOUNGER .
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... late severe shock I had met with increased my unwillingness . Nevertheless , the very weakness of mind which that affliction had created made me the more easily put myself under the direc- tion of my friends ; and I yielded to their ...
... late severe shock I had met with increased my unwillingness . Nevertheless , the very weakness of mind which that affliction had created made me the more easily put myself under the direc- tion of my friends ; and I yielded to their ...
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