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As he listened to his cogent but abhorred logick , the nervous but soul - chilling eloquence , with which he expatiated on the inanity of fame , present or posthumous , ' on the difficulties that lie in the way of literary ambition ...
As he listened to his cogent but abhorred logick , the nervous but soul - chilling eloquence , with which he expatiated on the inanity of fame , present or posthumous , ' on the difficulties that lie in the way of literary ambition ...
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The brick at present lodged in the Atheneum , has the dimensions usually assigned to the Babylonian bricks , by different authors . It should lastly be added , that this brick is accompanied by the favour of Captain Austen ...
The brick at present lodged in the Atheneum , has the dimensions usually assigned to the Babylonian bricks , by different authors . It should lastly be added , that this brick is accompanied by the favour of Captain Austen ...
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By Elizabeth Hamilton , Author of Letters on the elementary principles of education , Cottagers of Glenburnie , & c . In two volumes . " EDITORIAL NOTE . WITH the present Number , which completes the fourth Volume of the North ...
By Elizabeth Hamilton , Author of Letters on the elementary principles of education , Cottagers of Glenburnie , & c . In two volumes . " EDITORIAL NOTE . WITH the present Number , which completes the fourth Volume of the North ...
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Adams President letter from | 48 |
in Rhyme | 68 |
Lines from London Morning | 76 |
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