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... Interesting Account of a Suttee , 278 Proceedings of the Royal Society , 280 Memoir of the Life and Character of Dr. John Law , 281 Account of the Burghut or Banian Tree of India , 282 Description of the various Species of Snakes most ...
... Interesting Account of a Suttee , 278 Proceedings of the Royal Society , 280 Memoir of the Life and Character of Dr. John Law , 281 Account of the Burghut or Banian Tree of India , 282 Description of the various Species of Snakes most ...
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... interesting occu- pation which can be given to the female sex ; nor can there be a better method of checking a spirit of dissipation , than by diffusing a taste for literature . The true way to attack vice , is by setting up some- thing ...
... interesting occu- pation which can be given to the female sex ; nor can there be a better method of checking a spirit of dissipation , than by diffusing a taste for literature . The true way to attack vice , is by setting up some- thing ...
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... interesting manner ; and systematically declines investing any part of his statement with those picturesque details , and that warm colouring , by which alone the story of an individual can of ten excite much interest among strangers ...
... interesting manner ; and systematically declines investing any part of his statement with those picturesque details , and that warm colouring , by which alone the story of an individual can of ten excite much interest among strangers ...
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... interesting . The portraits of places , ships , & c . are pleasing . As to the historical plates , they are imperious- ly demanded by fashion , and fashion is a goddess to whose sway men of letters must bow , as well as the world at ...
... interesting . The portraits of places , ships , & c . are pleasing . As to the historical plates , they are imperious- ly demanded by fashion , and fashion is a goddess to whose sway men of letters must bow , as well as the world at ...
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... interesting parts are the ac- count of Syria ; the journey to Allep- po ; and the navigation of the Eu- phrates ; and from these we shall accordingly make our extracts : “ Modern Syria .-- Scanderoon was built by order of Alexander the ...
... interesting parts are the ac- count of Syria ; the journey to Allep- po ; and the navigation of the Eu- phrates ; and from these we shall accordingly make our extracts : “ Modern Syria .-- Scanderoon was built by order of Alexander the ...
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Page 276 - Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest, and youthful Jollity, Quips and cranks, and wanton wiles, Nods and becks, and wreathed smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek ; Sport that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides.
Page 277 - When, in one night, ere glimpse of morn, His shadowy flail hath threshed the corn That ten day-labourers could not end ;Then lies him down the lubber fiend. And, stretch'd out all the chimney's length, Basks at the fire his hairy strength ; And, crop-full, out of doors he flings, Ere the first cock his matin rings.
Page 65 - On the whole it appears, and my argument shows, With a reasoning the court will never condemn, That the spectacles plainly were made for the Nose, And the Nose was as plainly intended for them." Then shifting his side, as a lawyer knows how, He pleaded again in behalf of the Eyes : But what were his arguments few people know, For the court did not think they were equally wise. So his lordship decreed with a grave solemn tone, Decisive and clear, without one if or but — That, whenever the Nose put...
Page 320 - Midst furs and silks and jewels sheen He stood, in simple Lincoln green, The centre of the glittering ring, — And Snowdoun's Knight is Scotland's King!
Page 65 - And your lordship, he said, will undoubtedly find That the Nose has had spectacles always in wear, Which amounts to possession time out of mind. Then holding the spectacles up to the court — Your lordship observes they are made with a straddle As wide as the ridge of the Nose is ; in short, Designed to sit close to it, just like a saddle.
Page 276 - While the cock with lively din Scatters the rear of darkness thin, And to the stack, or the...
Page 277 - With store of ladies, whose bright eyes Rain influence, and judge the prize Of wit or arms, while both contend To win her grace whom all commend.
Page 102 - Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag: but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must...
Page 278 - ... voice through mazes running, Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul of harmony; That Orpheus...
Page 64 - Tongue was the lawyer and argued the cause With a great deal of skill, and a wig full of learning, While chief baron Ear sat to balance the laws, So famed for his talent in nicely discerning. In behalf of the Nose, it will quickly appear, And your lordship...