Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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Page vii
... object which I had in view , in the selection of the letters now pre- sented to the public ; some have been inserted , as calculated , in my opinion , to afford entertainment to the reader . I am very sensible that many of these letters ...
... object which I had in view , in the selection of the letters now pre- sented to the public ; some have been inserted , as calculated , in my opinion , to afford entertainment to the reader . I am very sensible that many of these letters ...
Page viii
... object I had in view .... that of elucidating the life and opinions of Sir William Jones . With this rule constantly in my recollection , I have avoided dissertations on the events of the times . The notice which I have taken of ...
... object I had in view .... that of elucidating the life and opinions of Sir William Jones . With this rule constantly in my recollection , I have avoided dissertations on the events of the times . The notice which I have taken of ...
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... object of his depredation ; but finding in it no lite- rary treasures , which were the sole plunder that he co- veted , he contented himself with a pair of scissars , which he frequently exhibited to his friends , as a trophy of his ...
... object of his depredation ; but finding in it no lite- rary treasures , which were the sole plunder that he co- veted , he contented himself with a pair of scissars , which he frequently exhibited to his friends , as a trophy of his ...
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... objects . To his incessant importunities for information on casual topics of conversation , which she watchfully stimulated , she constantly replied , read , and you will know ; a maxim , to the observance of which he always ...
... objects . To his incessant importunities for information on casual topics of conversation , which she watchfully stimulated , she constantly replied , read , and you will know ; a maxim , to the observance of which he always ...
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... objects of his youthful attention . The same " disposition formed the most distinguished features at 66 an early and at a late period of his life . A decision of " mind , and a strict attachment to virtue , an enthusiastic " love of ...
... objects of his youthful attention . The same " disposition formed the most distinguished features at 66 an early and at a late period of his life . A decision of " mind , and a strict attachment to virtue , an enthusiastic " love of ...
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