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General Wolfe received a copy on the eve of the assault on Quebec ; he was so struck with its beauty , that he is said to have exclaimed , that he would have preferred being its author , to that of being the victor in the projected ...
General Wolfe received a copy on the eve of the assault on Quebec ; he was so struck with its beauty , that he is said to have exclaimed , that he would have preferred being its author , to that of being the victor in the projected ...
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vi The favour with which this edition may be received , will be entirely owing to the talents of the eminent artists who have so kindly seconded the Editor , if he may apply , such a word , in his wish to produce a specimen of beautiful ...
vi The favour with which this edition may be received , will be entirely owing to the talents of the eminent artists who have so kindly seconded the Editor , if he may apply , such a word , in his wish to produce a specimen of beautiful ...
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Among the numerous and highly interesting fossils found in the London clay , none are more abundant than the remains of fruits and seeds , which , although found in such amazing quantities in the Isle of Sheppey , have hitherto received ...
Among the numerous and highly interesting fossils found in the London clay , none are more abundant than the remains of fruits and seeds , which , although found in such amazing quantities in the Isle of Sheppey , have hitherto received ...
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He has also received the promise of contributions from many distinguished naturalists , whose names will give a value to the work which it could not otherwise have possessed . The figures will be drawn by Mr. Westwood .
He has also received the promise of contributions from many distinguished naturalists , whose names will give a value to the work which it could not otherwise have possessed . The figures will be drawn by Mr. Westwood .
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| Title | Elegy Written in a Country Church-yard |
| Author | Thomas Gray |
| Publisher | John Van Voorst, 1839 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 7 Oct 2004 |
| Length | 64 pages |
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