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Page vii
... in my opinion , to afford entertainment to the reader . I am very sensible that many of these letters relate to topics not generally interesting . Engaged in literary pursuits , from his earliest youth , extending them PREFACE . vii.
... in my opinion , to afford entertainment to the reader . I am very sensible that many of these letters relate to topics not generally interesting . Engaged in literary pursuits , from his earliest youth , extending them PREFACE . vii.
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... William Jones , as an interesting memorial of an ancient custom which is daily falling into disuse , and a pleasing specimen of the mind and talents of the writer . C SIR , To William Jones , Esquire . January 1 MEMOIRS ...
... William Jones , as an interesting memorial of an ancient custom which is daily falling into disuse , and a pleasing specimen of the mind and talents of the writer . C SIR , To William Jones , Esquire . January 1 MEMOIRS ...
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... interesting , when we can " trace in them the first principles of virtue , and the " first symptoms of those talents which afterwards so " eminently distinguished the character of Sir William " Jones . He gave very early proofs of his ...
... interesting , when we can " trace in them the first principles of virtue , and the " first symptoms of those talents which afterwards so " eminently distinguished the character of Sir William " Jones . He gave very early proofs of his ...
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... interesting occupation , from the dis- charge of which he derived great satisfaction ; his appli- cation to literature was pursued without interruption ; for although he resided at Wimbledon until the ap- proach of the winter only , he ...
... interesting occupation , from the dis- charge of which he derived great satisfaction ; his appli- cation to literature was pursued without interruption ; for although he resided at Wimbledon until the ap- proach of the winter only , he ...
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... interesting to those who are anxious to explore his mind and feelings , an undisguised picture of them ; and , for this reason , I more particularly regret that so few of his letters should have been preserved . The account which he ...
... interesting to those who are anxious to explore his mind and feelings , an undisguised picture of them ; and , for this reason , I more particularly regret that so few of his letters should have been preserved . The account which he ...
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