The Flower Faded: A Short Memoir of Clementine Cuvier, Daughter of Baron Cuvier, with Reflections, by John Angell James |
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... to be assi- duously cherished . I determined , there- fore , to present to you the narrative , accom- panied by a short account of her illustrious father , and some reflections suggested by her early removal DEDICATION. ...
... to be assi- duously cherished . I determined , there- fore , to present to you the narrative , accom- panied by a short account of her illustrious father , and some reflections suggested by her early removal DEDICATION. ...
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... present , and still more at- tracted by the dim visions of the future ; and thus , my dear S. A. , the character is too generally formed by the plastic influence of things seen and temporal , and formed exclusively for an earthly ...
... present , and still more at- tracted by the dim visions of the future ; and thus , my dear S. A. , the character is too generally formed by the plastic influence of things seen and temporal , and formed exclusively for an earthly ...
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... present ; but when it became his turn to speak , and sum up all that had passed , his firmness abandoned him , and his first words were interrupted by tears . The great legislator gave way to the bereaved father ; he bowed his head ...
... present ; but when it became his turn to speak , and sum up all that had passed , his firmness abandoned him , and his first words were interrupted by tears . The great legislator gave way to the bereaved father ; he bowed his head ...
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... present at the last lecture of this great master , retain an impression which can never be imparted to such as have not experienced it , and of which I can convey but a very feeble notion . Seldom had he risen to such an elevation ; but ...
... present at the last lecture of this great master , retain an impression which can never be imparted to such as have not experienced it , and of which I can convey but a very feeble notion . Seldom had he risen to such an elevation ; but ...
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... present with the Lord . An incident which occurred when the coffin was to be closed on the inanimate form of Clementine , furnished an affecting proof of the respect entertained by Baron Cuvier for the religious belief and habits of her ...
... present with the Lord . An incident which occurred when the coffin was to be closed on the inanimate form of Clementine , furnished an affecting proof of the respect entertained by Baron Cuvier for the religious belief and habits of her ...
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