The North American Review, Volume 63Jared Sparks, Edward Everett, James Russell Lowell, Henry Cabot Lodge O. Everett, 1846 - American fiction Vols. 227-230, no. 2 include: Stuff and nonsense, v. 5-6, no. 8, Jan. 1929-Aug. 1930. |
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Page 194
And the most remarkable circumstance about it is , that it does not seem to have
entered into his conception what kind of public and private morality he was
encouraging . To him , religion was merely a respectable and conservative civil ...
And the most remarkable circumstance about it is , that it does not seem to have
entered into his conception what kind of public and private morality he was
encouraging . To him , religion was merely a respectable and conservative civil ...
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He belonged to the class wbich was graduated highly distinguished ; he
exhibited uncommon powers in the acquisition both of literature and science ,
and bis industry was remarkable . His aptitude for learning languages made him
known ...
He belonged to the class wbich was graduated highly distinguished ; he
exhibited uncommon powers in the acquisition both of literature and science ,
and bis industry was remarkable . His aptitude for learning languages made him
known ...
Page 233
A more remarkable peculiarity , called by Mr . Hale ceremonial neology , prevails
among the Tahitians . It is the singular mode of displaying their reverence
towards their king , by a custom which they term te pi . The words which form a
part or ...
A more remarkable peculiarity , called by Mr . Hale ceremonial neology , prevails
among the Tahitians . It is the singular mode of displaying their reverence
towards their king , by a custom which they term te pi . The words which form a
part or ...
Page 407
... himself , while yet a boy , was remarkable either for obtuseness of intellect , or
as a graceless little vagabond ? We need not apologize for a question which ,
upon the converse of Dr . Strauss ' s own principle , is a very complimentary one .
... himself , while yet a boy , was remarkable either for obtuseness of intellect , or
as a graceless little vagabond ? We need not apologize for a question which ,
upon the converse of Dr . Strauss ' s own principle , is a very complimentary one .
Page 500
Among his companions , kind , considerate , and remarkable for his purity ; in
business exact and thorough ; with a person of uncommon beauty , an address of
remarkable grace , a fine intellect , and a spotless character , - none of the ...
Among his companions , kind , considerate , and remarkable for his purity ; in
business exact and thorough ; with a person of uncommon beauty , an address of
remarkable grace , a fine intellect , and a spotless character , - none of the ...
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| Title | The North American Review, Volume 63 Volumes 181-183 of American periodical series, 1800-1850 Library of American civilization |
| Editors | Jared Sparks, Edward Everett, James Russell Lowell, Henry Cabot Lodge |
| Publisher | O. Everett, 1846 |
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