Essays on Various SubjectsJ. Johnson, 1809 - 158 páginas |
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... knowledge I have " lately gained . Our good academical tutor thought it " not his duty to instruct me in this or in any other " kind of practice , but , as some recompense for the " sums he got from us , filled our brains with a deal of ...
... knowledge I have " lately gained . Our good academical tutor thought it " not his duty to instruct me in this or in any other " kind of practice , but , as some recompense for the " sums he got from us , filled our brains with a deal of ...
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... knowledge of one " star in the firmament . But to return from this digres- " sion to my subject . Pleased with the view of your quadrant , I have made one of copper , about 17 " inches radius , which is long enough to admit of a ...
... knowledge of one " star in the firmament . But to return from this digres- " sion to my subject . Pleased with the view of your quadrant , I have made one of copper , about 17 " inches radius , which is long enough to admit of a ...
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George Walker. " his arguments , the method of arranging " them , the knowledge of mankind , and " withal the honesty of his own sentiments , " and fixed regard for truth , which is his " constant prompter , and gives life and irre ...
George Walker. " his arguments , the method of arranging " them , the knowledge of mankind , and " withal the honesty of his own sentiments , " and fixed regard for truth , which is his " constant prompter , and gives life and irre ...
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... knowledge , and you have my " free leave to make what use of it you " please , for I am confident he will do ho- " nour to my recommendation . " SAM . LOWTHIAN . " Dissatisfied with his present situation , he had no hesitation in ...
... knowledge , and you have my " free leave to make what use of it you " please , for I am confident he will do ho- " nour to my recommendation . " SAM . LOWTHIAN . " Dissatisfied with his present situation , he had no hesitation in ...
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... knowledge and wisdom to future generations by the experience of the past , the cautious reader is afraid of giving full credence to the tale that it unfolds . He is aware how many facts are destitute of foundation , how many are ...
... knowledge and wisdom to future generations by the experience of the past , the cautious reader is afraid of giving full credence to the tale that it unfolds . He is aware how many facts are destitute of foundation , how many are ...
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