Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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Page 36
... English poems , and to read the greatest part of the Old Testament in Hebrew , parti- cularly the book of Job , and the prophets , which he studied with great attention . In the course of the following summer , by an unex- pected ...
... English poems , and to read the greatest part of the Old Testament in Hebrew , parti- cularly the book of Job , and the prophets , which he studied with great attention . In the course of the following summer , by an unex- pected ...
Page 60
... English Constitution , and the Dialogue of Fortescue , in praise of the Laws of England . Thomas Smith was the English ambassa- dor in France , in the reign of Elizabeth , and his work is in Latin , and not inelegantly written . To ...
... English Constitution , and the Dialogue of Fortescue , in praise of the Laws of England . Thomas Smith was the English ambassa- dor in France , in the reign of Elizabeth , and his work is in Latin , and not inelegantly written . To ...
Page 73
... nor do I neglect the study of the military art , which it would be the greatest disgrace to an English gentleman not to be acquainted with . I have written - M much in my native language , and amongst other things SIR WILLIAM JONES . 73 73.
... nor do I neglect the study of the military art , which it would be the greatest disgrace to an English gentleman not to be acquainted with . I have written - M much in my native language , and amongst other things SIR WILLIAM JONES . 73 73.
Page 74
... English song . Farewel ; you shall have your papers as soon as I am informed that you have received this letter . * Mr . Jones to N. B. Halhed . Nice , March 1 , 1770 . I received your short lettter with great pleasure , as it convinced ...
... English song . Farewel ; you shall have your papers as soon as I am informed that you have received this letter . * Mr . Jones to N. B. Halhed . Nice , March 1 , 1770 . I received your short lettter with great pleasure , as it convinced ...
Page 77
... English epigram . It was composed in a calm night , by a friend of mine , and I translated it at his request . I think it will please you ; as it appears to have an affinity to the style of Meleager , and other poets in the Anthologia ...
... English epigram . It was composed in a calm night , by a friend of mine , and I translated it at his request . I think it will please you ; as it appears to have an affinity to the style of Meleager , and other poets in the Anthologia ...
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