McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic ReaderSince 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare. |
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Page 83
... entered Pembroke College , Oxford , in 1728 ; but , at the end of three years , his poverty compelled him to leave without tak- ing his degree . In 1736 , he married Mrs. Porter , a widow of little cul- ture , much older than himself ...
... entered Pembroke College , Oxford , in 1728 ; but , at the end of three years , his poverty compelled him to leave without tak- ing his degree . In 1736 , he married Mrs. Porter , a widow of little cul- ture , much older than himself ...
Page 253
... entered William and Mary College , where he remained two years . At college , where he studied in- dustriously , he formed the acquaintance of several distinguished men , — among them was George Wythe , with whom he entered on the study ...
... entered William and Mary College , where he remained two years . At college , where he studied in- dustriously , he formed the acquaintance of several distinguished men , — among them was George Wythe , with whom he entered on the study ...
Page 253
... entered William and Mary College , where he remained two years . At college , where he studied in- dustriously , he formed the acquaintance of several distinguished men , — among them was George Wythe , with whom he entered on the study ...
... entered William and Mary College , where he remained two years . At college , where he studied in- dustriously , he formed the acquaintance of several distinguished men , — among them was George Wythe , with whom he entered on the study ...
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