The Retrospective Review, and Historical and Antiquarian Magazine, Volume 1; Volume 15Charles and Henry Baldwyn, 1827 |
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... English Poetry 147 VIII . Society of Antiquaries 156 IX . Commission for the Publication of Documents in the State Paper Office 162 X. Adversaria 167 XI . Notices of Books lately published • 173 XII . Creations of Honours , Appointments ...
... English Poetry 147 VIII . Society of Antiquaries 156 IX . Commission for the Publication of Documents in the State Paper Office 162 X. Adversaria 167 XI . Notices of Books lately published • 173 XII . Creations of Honours , Appointments ...
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... English History , we have been influenced much more by its being comparatively unknown , even by those whose studies would render them the most likely to be ac- quainted with it , than by any particular claim which it pos- sesses to ...
... English History , we have been influenced much more by its being comparatively unknown , even by those whose studies would render them the most likely to be ac- quainted with it , than by any particular claim which it pos- sesses to ...
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English History " in each number , that something should be said in explanation of our motive and our plan . A few sentences will convey all that is necessary on both . Of the deep interest , as illustrations of the domestic manners ...
English History " in each number , that something should be said in explanation of our motive and our plan . A few sentences will convey all that is necessary on both . Of the deep interest , as illustrations of the domestic manners ...
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... English Poets , " and in Percy's Re- liques , ii . p . 359 , edit . 1812 . HEART OF MID - LOTHIAN , p . 122 . The " Bannocks of Barley - Meal , " occurs in " Antient and Mo- dern Scotish Songs , " vol . ii . p . 241. The song consists ...
... English Poets , " and in Percy's Re- liques , ii . p . 359 , edit . 1812 . HEART OF MID - LOTHIAN , p . 122 . The " Bannocks of Barley - Meal , " occurs in " Antient and Mo- dern Scotish Songs , " vol . ii . p . 241. The song consists ...
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... English Poetry , vol . ii . p . 138 , first edition , who puts the nine last words in Italics . We had transcribed the passage without being aware that he had previously availed himself of it , and are not liable to his severe remark ...
... English Poetry , vol . ii . p . 138 , first edition , who puts the nine last words in Italics . We had transcribed the passage without being aware that he had previously availed himself of it , and are not liable to his severe remark ...
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