Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page 36
... manuscripts , the company of learned men , and all , as he expressed himself , that his heart could wish ; and if he had obtained it a year sooner , he would probably have been induced to decline the delicate and responsible task of ...
... manuscripts , the company of learned men , and all , as he expressed himself , that his heart could wish ; and if he had obtained it a year sooner , he would probably have been induced to decline the delicate and responsible task of ...
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... manuscript on Egypt and the Nile , borrowed from Dr. Russel , and copied the keys of the Chinese language , which he wished to learn . The The close of this year is marked with an occurrence 38 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
... manuscript on Egypt and the Nile , borrowed from Dr. Russel , and copied the keys of the Chinese language , which he wished to learn . The The close of this year is marked with an occurrence 38 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
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... manuscript , containing the life of Nadir Shah , which he was desirous of having translated in England . * Introduction to the History of the Life of Nadir Shah . Works , vol . v . p . 531 . The 2 procure The Secretary of State with ...
... manuscript , containing the life of Nadir Shah , which he was desirous of having translated in England . * Introduction to the History of the Life of Nadir Shah . Works , vol . v . p . 531 . The 2 procure The Secretary of State with ...
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... manuscript into France . Incited by these motives , and principally the last , unwilling to be thought churlish or morose , and eager for reputation , he undertook the work , and sent a specimen of it to his Danish Majesty , who ...
... manuscript into France . Incited by these motives , and principally the last , unwilling to be thought churlish or morose , and eager for reputation , he undertook the work , and sent a specimen of it to his Danish Majesty , who ...
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... manuscripts , which he had no means of amending by the collation of different copies ; and the elegance and correctness of his French style ; we cannot but express our astonishment at the perfection of his performance , and the rapidity ...
... manuscripts , which he had no means of amending by the collation of different copies ; and the elegance and correctness of his French style ; we cannot but express our astonishment at the perfection of his performance , and the rapidity ...
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