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... nature , nothing is lost . As vegetable substances consumed by flame , rise in vapour to the skies , and descend again in dews and refreshing showers to the earth so the superfluous wealth raised from one part of the community ...
... nature , nothing is lost . As vegetable substances consumed by flame , rise in vapour to the skies , and descend again in dews and refreshing showers to the earth so the superfluous wealth raised from one part of the community ...
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... nature of the times required . " To sect , or clime , by no false rules confined , 66 The Drama pleads the cause of all mankind ! " Though there may be different opinions respecting Buonaparte , it will readily be admitted , that he was ...
... nature of the times required . " To sect , or clime , by no false rules confined , 66 The Drama pleads the cause of all mankind ! " Though there may be different opinions respecting Buonaparte , it will readily be admitted , that he was ...
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... of cities , districts , countries and empires . These , as well as the natural convulsions of the earth , and chan- ges that take place in different parts of the globe ; 06 36 these have all in their turn , great 16 MEMOIRS OF.
... of cities , districts , countries and empires . These , as well as the natural convulsions of the earth , and chan- ges that take place in different parts of the globe ; 06 36 these have all in their turn , great 16 MEMOIRS OF.
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... nature ; or ever meant to sanction the dreadful conse- quences that might have ensued , had not true valour , with that promptitude which , I trust , will always , and on all occasions , characterize Englishmen - Had not this honorable ...
... nature ; or ever meant to sanction the dreadful conse- quences that might have ensued , had not true valour , with that promptitude which , I trust , will always , and on all occasions , characterize Englishmen - Had not this honorable ...
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... nature , where the joys and wishes of society are chiefly centered . , Beauty is a Banquet ! Matrimony is the Meal ! Love is the Sauce , And Pleasantry the Garnish ! We will only at present talk of two of them , LOVE AND MATRIMONY ...
... nature , where the joys and wishes of society are chiefly centered . , Beauty is a Banquet ! Matrimony is the Meal ! Love is the Sauce , And Pleasantry the Garnish ! We will only at present talk of two of them , LOVE AND MATRIMONY ...
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Página 54 - They soon began to be verj annoying to the most respectable ladies and gentlemen in the boxes and other parts of the house : when silenced by the plaudits bestowed on the actors, by those who came to be entertained with the play, they...
Página 133 - I oft found both : 1 urge this childhood proof, Because what follows is pure innocence. I owe you much ; and, like a wilful youth, That which I owe is lost: but if you please To shoot another arrow that self way...
Página 53 - But I will do him the justice to say that he never budged an inch. ' "Come and see how it was done," I said, and led the way back to the chancel rail.
Página 101 - French people have honored themselves by freely calling him forward as their legitimate, and most illustrious sovereign ! and it is to be hoped that the whole of Europe, will soon...