Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page x
... remark , lest any inaccuracy of mine should be imputed to a man , who was equally qualified to guide the taste of the elegant , and correct the errors of the learned . To elucidate the life , occupations , and opinions of Sir William ...
... remark , lest any inaccuracy of mine should be imputed to a man , who was equally qualified to guide the taste of the elegant , and correct the errors of the learned . To elucidate the life , occupations , and opinions of Sir William ...
Page xi
... remark with him to the perusal of his correspondence throughout , and particularly of the letters written by him in Bengal , which frequently relate to Indian literature , as well as to subjects and occupations peculiar to that country ...
... remark with him to the perusal of his correspondence throughout , and particularly of the letters written by him in Bengal , which frequently relate to Indian literature , as well as to subjects and occupations peculiar to that country ...
Page xiv
... remarks . 86 " A few instances of the impositions of my pandit , will exemplify his mode of pro- ceeding . The first is a legend of the greatest importance , and is said to be extracted " from the Padma . It contains the history of Noah ...
... remarks . 86 " A few instances of the impositions of my pandit , will exemplify his mode of pro- ceeding . The first is a legend of the greatest importance , and is said to be extracted " from the Padma . It contains the history of Noah ...
Page xv
... remark may have proceeded , or to whatever degree of truth it may be entitled , I cannot but express a solicitude , that it may derive no confirmation from the work now presented to the public . Impressed with admiration , respect , and ...
... remark may have proceeded , or to whatever degree of truth it may be entitled , I cannot but express a solicitude , that it may derive no confirmation from the work now presented to the public . Impressed with admiration , respect , and ...
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... remark that the attachment of his professed friends did not expire with his life ; after a proper interval , they visited his widow , and vied in their offers of service to her ; amongst others to whom she was particularly obliged , I ...
... remark that the attachment of his professed friends did not expire with his life ; after a proper interval , they visited his widow , and vied in their offers of service to her ; amongst others to whom she was particularly obliged , I ...
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