American Eclectic and Museum of Literature, Science, and Art, Volum 1John Holmes Agnew E. Littell, 1843 |
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... least two writers on the part of the French, and one on that of their opponents.' We feel convinced that Mr. Alison has acted up to the spirit of this candid and judicious system throughout his whole work. We cannot, of course, pretend ...
... least two writers on the part of the French, and one on that of their opponents.' We feel convinced that Mr. Alison has acted up to the spirit of this candid and judicious system throughout his whole work. We cannot, of course, pretend ...
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... least in the narrative part of his work , either feeble or displeasing . Its principal defect is the cumbrous and unwieldy construction of its sentences , which frequently cause them to appear slovenly and obscure , and sometimes render ...
... least in the narrative part of his work , either feeble or displeasing . Its principal defect is the cumbrous and unwieldy construction of its sentences , which frequently cause them to appear slovenly and obscure , and sometimes render ...
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... least against the spirit by which it was subver- an excuse which Mr. Alison has not . The ted . He speaks of violent revolutions , explanation , bad as it was , was the best sometimes as the stern but beneficial pun- they had to give ...
... least against the spirit by which it was subver- an excuse which Mr. Alison has not . The ted . He speaks of violent revolutions , explanation , bad as it was , was the best sometimes as the stern but beneficial pun- they had to give ...
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... least , must be the reforming party in England were pre- numbered among the things that have been . ' pared to betray their country to Napoleon - ( viii . 22. ) We certainly shall not attempt to maintain that the same feverish and ...
... least , must be the reforming party in England were pre- numbered among the things that have been . ' pared to betray their country to Napoleon - ( viii . 22. ) We certainly shall not attempt to maintain that the same feverish and ...
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... least have enabled us to suppose that the Austerlitz . A decisive battle was fought - people were not averse to the French yoke . Thus the passive conduct of the Italian but a few 28 [ JAN- ALISON'S HISTORY OF EUROPE .
... least have enabled us to suppose that the Austerlitz . A decisive battle was fought - people were not averse to the French yoke . Thus the passive conduct of the Italian but a few 28 [ JAN- ALISON'S HISTORY OF EUROPE .
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Pàgina 472 - ... godliness hath promise of the life that now is," as well as of that which is to come.
Pàgina 398 - And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Pàgina 158 - How often have I paused on every charm, The sheltered cot, the cultivated farm, The never-failing brook, the busy mill, The decent church that topt the neighbouring hill, The hawthorn bush, with seats beneath the shade For talking age and whispering lovers made!
Pàgina 381 - For so work the honey bees : Creatures that, by a rule in nature, teach The act of order to a peopled kingdom. They have a king and officers of sorts : Where some, like magistrates, correct at home ; Others, like merchants, venture trade abroad ; Others, like soldiers, armed in their stings, Make boot upon the summer's velvet buds ; Which pillage they with merry march bring...
Pàgina 205 - But when the face of Sextus Was seen among the foes, A yell that rent the firmament From all the town arose. On the house-tops was no woman But spat towards him and hissed, No child but screamed out curses, And shook its little fist.
Pàgina 120 - ... serene, I still might press thy silent heart, And where thy smiles have been. While e'en thy chill, bleak corse I have, Thou seemest still mine own, But there I lay thee in thy grave — And I am now alone! I do not think, where'er thou art, Thou hast forgotten me; And I perhaps may soothe this heart, In thinking too of thee : Yet there was round thee such a dawn Of light ne'er seen before, As fancy never could have drawn. And never can restore.
Pàgina 205 - But with a crash like thunder Fell every loosened beam, And like a dam the mighty wreck Lay right athwart the stream ; And a long shout of triumph Rose from the walls of Rome As to the highest turret-tops Was splashed the yellow foam.
Pàgina 187 - IT is the first mild day of March : Each minute sweeter than before, The redbreast sings from the tall larch That stands beside our door. There is a blessing in the air, Which seems a sense of joy to yield To the bare trees, and mountains bare And grass in the green field.
Pàgina 354 - A bee amongst the flowers in spring, is one of the most cheerful objects that can be looked upon. Its life appears to be all enjoyment : so busy and so pleased...
Pàgina 205 - Alone stood brave Horatius, But constant still in mind; Thrice thirty thousand foes before, And the broad flood behind. "Down with him !" cried false Sextus, With a smile on his pale face; "Now yield thee," cried Lars Porsena, "Now yield thee to our grace.