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... earliest labourers or quickest converts . He did not bear the burden and heat of the day ; other men laboured , and he entered into their labours . As long as these questions remained the property of first - class intellects , as long ...
... earliest labourers or quickest converts . He did not bear the burden and heat of the day ; other men laboured , and he entered into their labours . As long as these questions remained the property of first - class intellects , as long ...
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... early ambition , a native aptitude , a hardy competition , to perform its copious tasks . Such men are partakers of two benefits . They are rough and ready enough to accomplish the coarse , enormous daily work ; they have lived with men ...
... early ambition , a native aptitude , a hardy competition , to perform its copious tasks . Such men are partakers of two benefits . They are rough and ready enough to accomplish the coarse , enormous daily work ; they have lived with men ...
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... early times , when a despot wishes to govern a distant province , he sends down a satrap on a grand horse , with other people on little horses ; and very little is heard of the satrap again unless he send back some of the little people ...
... early times , when a despot wishes to govern a distant province , he sends down a satrap on a grand horse , with other people on little horses ; and very little is heard of the satrap again unless he send back some of the little people ...
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... early connection with the narrow Conservative party has been con- sidered a disadvantage to him ; but it may well be doubted whether his peculiar mind was not more improved by the administrative training than impaired by the contact ...
... early connection with the narrow Conservative party has been con- sidered a disadvantage to him ; but it may well be doubted whether his peculiar mind was not more improved by the administrative training than impaired by the contact ...
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... early age , before their minds have expanded to full maturity . The talent for debate is developed in such men to a degree which , to the multitude , seems as marvellous as the performances of an Italian impro- visatore . But they are ...
... early age , before their minds have expanded to full maturity . The talent for debate is developed in such men to a degree which , to the multitude , seems as marvellous as the performances of an Italian impro- visatore . But they are ...
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الصفحة 19 - Roget. — THESAURUS OF ENGLISH WORDS AND PHRASES. Classified and Arranged so as to Facilitate the Expression of Ideas and assist in Literary Composition. By PETER MARK ROGET, MD, FRS Recomposed throughout, enlarged and improved, partly from the Author's Notes, and with a full Index, by the Author's Son, JOHN LEWIS ROGET. Crown 8vo., 10s.
الصفحة 6 - Verney. — MEMOIRS OF THE VERNEY FAMILY DURING THE CIVIL WAR. Compiled from the Letters and Illustrated by the Portraits at Claydon House, Bucks. By FRANCES PARTHENOPE VERNEY.
الصفحة 6 - SUNBEAM,' OUR HOME ON THE OCEAN FOR ELEVEN MONTHS. Library Edition. With 8 Maps and Charts, and 118 Illustrations, 8vo.
الصفحة 9 - Sea- Fisherman: comprising the Chief Methods of Hook and Line Fishing in the British and other Seas, a glance at Nets, and remarks on Boats and Boating. Second Edition, enlarged, with 80 Woodcuts. Post 8vo. 12s. Gd. The Fly- Fisher's Entomology. By ALFRED RONALDS. With coloured Representations of the Natural and Artificial Insect.
الصفحة 9 - DEAD SHOT (THE): or, Sportsman's Complete Guide. Being a Treatise on the Use of the Gun, with Rudimentary and Finishing Lessons on the Art of Shooting Game of all kinds.
الصفحة 24 - THE DAY' through the Christian Year ; being a Text of Scripture, with an Original Meditation and a Short Selection in Verse for Every Day. Crown 8vo., 41.
الصفحة 18 - INSECTS AT HOME : A Popular Account of British Insects, their Structure, Habits and Transformations.
الصفحة 137 - in the room of the Right Honourable William Pitt, who, since his election, has accepted the office of First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
الصفحة 38 - This task specifies not only what is to be done but how it is to be done and the exact time allowed for doing it.
الصفحة 2 - Buckle. — HISTORY OF CIVILISATION IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE, SPAIN AND SCOTLAND. By HENRY THOMAS BUCKLE.