Critical, Historical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volúmenes1-2Hurd and Houghton, 1875 |
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... possesses a memory as great as that of Ma- caulay himself . In this respect it is superior to the English editions , and wholly unlike any other Amer ican edition . VOL . I. 1 This edition also contains the pure text of Ma- caulay's.
... possesses a memory as great as that of Ma- caulay himself . In this respect it is superior to the English editions , and wholly unlike any other Amer ican edition . VOL . I. 1 This edition also contains the pure text of Ma- caulay's.
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... respect to his positiveness in opinion , it may be said that his leading opinions were blended with his moral passions , and an unmistakable love of truth animates even his fiercest , haughtiest and most disdainful treatment of the ...
... respect to his positiveness in opinion , it may be said that his leading opinions were blended with his moral passions , and an unmistakable love of truth animates even his fiercest , haughtiest and most disdainful treatment of the ...
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... respect , he is inferior to Hallam and Mack- intosh , who are inferior to him in extent of information , and genius for narrative . The vividness of his per- ceptions confirmed the autocracy of his disposition , and his convictions had ...
... respect , he is inferior to Hallam and Mack- intosh , who are inferior to him in extent of information , and genius for narrative . The vividness of his per- ceptions confirmed the autocracy of his disposition , and his convictions had ...
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... respect , farewell . Sometimes not with sorrow ; - — - think of me , no ; I could bear your ingratitude , but not your distress . Yet , if it will not pain you too much , in distant days , when your lofty hopes and destinies are ...
... respect , farewell . Sometimes not with sorrow ; - — - think of me , no ; I could bear your ingratitude , but not your distress . Yet , if it will not pain you too much , in distant days , when your lofty hopes and destinies are ...
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... respect , the only books which approach to its excellence are Gulliver's Travels and Robinson Crusoe . The solemnity of his asseverations , the con- sistency and minuteness of his details , the earnestness with which he labors to make ...
... respect , the only books which approach to its excellence are Gulliver's Travels and Robinson Crusoe . The solemnity of his asseverations , the con- sistency and minuteness of his details , the earnestness with which he labors to make ...
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