Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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... engaged in literary pursuits from his earliest youth , extending and cultivating them with ardour during his life , and never losing sight of them under any accumu- lation of business , the letters of Sir William Jones lation Χ PREFACE .
... engaged in literary pursuits from his earliest youth , extending and cultivating them with ardour during his life , and never losing sight of them under any accumu- lation of business , the letters of Sir William Jones lation Χ PREFACE .
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... never be induced to discover it to her husband ; and , on one occasion , displayed a remarkable instance of self - command and address in the conceal- ment of it . A well - meaning friend , who knew his dangerous situation , had written ...
... never be induced to discover it to her husband ; and , on one occasion , displayed a remarkable instance of self - command and address in the conceal- ment of it . A well - meaning friend , who knew his dangerous situation , had written ...
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... never employed his time about things ordinary . I have no mathematical intelligence to send you . Mr. Keil thinks he has discovered a very easy and practical solution of the Keplerean problem . If Moreton's book is of no use to you ...
... never employed his time about things ordinary . I have no mathematical intelligence to send you . Mr. Keil thinks he has discovered a very easy and practical solution of the Keplerean problem . If Moreton's book is of no use to you ...
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... never be able to requite . This edition is indeed exceedingly beautiful , and interspersed with great variety of admirable discoveries so very natural to its great author ; but it is more so from the additional advantage of your ...
... never be able to requite . This edition is indeed exceedingly beautiful , and interspersed with great variety of admirable discoveries so very natural to its great author ; but it is more so from the additional advantage of your ...
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... never ceased to retain the most affectionate regard for her . In the plan adopted by Mrs. Jones for the instruction of hers on , she proposed to reject the severity of discipline , and to lead his mind insensibly to knowledge and ...
... never ceased to retain the most affectionate regard for her . In the plan adopted by Mrs. Jones for the instruction of hers on , she proposed to reject the severity of discipline , and to lead his mind insensibly to knowledge and ...
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