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John Shore Baron Teignmouth. only person in England , at that time , capable of pro- ducing a work , which required a critical knowledge of two foreign languages ; one of which was scarcely known in Europe . Indeed , when we consider the ...
John Shore Baron Teignmouth. only person in England , at that time , capable of pro- ducing a work , which required a critical knowledge of two foreign languages ; one of which was scarcely known in Europe . Indeed , when we consider the ...
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... person who applied to me for the first book of the Iliad , with a verbal analysis , already possesses the key to Homer ; but he thinks the other work better * Appendix , No. 6 . ↑ Francis . adapted to the use of boys , because the ...
... person who applied to me for the first book of the Iliad , with a verbal analysis , already possesses the key to Homer ; but he thinks the other work better * Appendix , No. 6 . ↑ Francis . adapted to the use of boys , because the ...
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... person , in the history of the Jews , before or after Jesus , coincides with this account , except Jesus . Therefore Jesus was the subject of their writings , which are consequently inspired , and he a person of an extraordinary nature ...
... person , in the history of the Jews , before or after Jesus , coincides with this account , except Jesus . Therefore Jesus was the subject of their writings , which are consequently inspired , and he a person of an extraordinary nature ...
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... person in my situation ; but , believe me , I say them upon no other motive than their truth ; for if it were my nature to speak to any one what I do not think , I should at least speak truly to your Ladyship , of whom I am , with the ...
... person in my situation ; but , believe me , I say them upon no other motive than their truth ; for if it were my nature to speak to any one what I do not think , I should at least speak truly to your Ladyship , of whom I am , with the ...
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... persons of merit . I have nothing at present worth troubling you with . I reserve this pleasure for a future opportunity , and in the mean time am , with great respect and veneration , Your very humble servant , * C . Reviczki to Mr ...
... persons of merit . I have nothing at present worth troubling you with . I reserve this pleasure for a future opportunity , and in the mean time am , with great respect and veneration , Your very humble servant , * C . Reviczki to Mr ...
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