The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... object of the historian . While he relates the memorable transac- tions of each different period , and describes the con- duct and characters of the persons principally engaged in them , he at the same time unfolds the remote as well as ...
... object of the historian . While he relates the memorable transac- tions of each different period , and describes the con- duct and characters of the persons principally engaged in them , he at the same time unfolds the remote as well as ...
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... objects of contemplation , but intimately connected with a narration of civil transactions , and without which the events of no particular period can be fully accounted for . The few who have treated history in this manner form the ...
... objects of contemplation , but intimately connected with a narration of civil transactions , and without which the events of no particular period can be fully accounted for . The few who have treated history in this manner form the ...
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... object of our aversion . The man whom formerly , perhaps , we disregarded as of a weak understanding , we afterwards discover to possess considerable abili- ties . He whom some unfavourable circumstances have led us to suspect of a ...
... object of our aversion . The man whom formerly , perhaps , we disregarded as of a weak understanding , we afterwards discover to possess considerable abili- ties . He whom some unfavourable circumstances have led us to suspect of a ...
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... object of attention to him who truly desires to attain a knowledge of his own character . It furnishes that species ... objects create opposite perceptions , the error must be in him who perceives them . The effect of this change in our ...
... object of attention to him who truly desires to attain a knowledge of his own character . It furnishes that species ... objects create opposite perceptions , the error must be in him who perceives them . The effect of this change in our ...
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... objects of it , who might be assembled in the different wards , as in the Spin - house of Amsterdam , each employed in 44 8 . THE LOUNGER . Narrative of the happiness of a virtuous and benevolent East Indian; in letter from John Truman ...
... objects of it , who might be assembled in the different wards , as in the Spin - house of Amsterdam , each employed in 44 8 . THE LOUNGER . Narrative of the happiness of a virtuous and benevolent East Indian; in letter from John Truman ...
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