The Quarterly Review, Volumes 262-263John Murray, 1934 |
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... never sought popularity ; had shunned self - advertise- ment , and had never at any time endeavoured to build up a political following . He was just himself - and because he was himself ; because the House knew from long experience that ...
... never sought popularity ; had shunned self - advertise- ment , and had never at any time endeavoured to build up a political following . He was just himself - and because he was himself ; because the House knew from long experience that ...
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... never a man or woman who came into contact with him who was not impressed from the outset with his frankness ... never set before himself as an object the making of new friends . He was modest , and simple in all his habits . And he was ...
... never a man or woman who came into contact with him who was not impressed from the outset with his frankness ... never set before himself as an object the making of new friends . He was modest , and simple in all his habits . And he was ...
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... never thought it worth while to describe the struggles in Sheffield or Leeds , Bradford or Manchester for public parks , for libraries , for the decencies and ameni- ties of social life . In 1830 the state of the British towns would ...
... never thought it worth while to describe the struggles in Sheffield or Leeds , Bradford or Manchester for public parks , for libraries , for the decencies and ameni- ties of social life . In 1830 the state of the British towns would ...
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