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Page 87
As a specimen of his manner , however , we shall give two examples ; one of his propensity to blunder , and another of his proficiency in abuse . " The learned Professor of Hebrew having concluded his essay on hieroglyphics , annexes ...
As a specimen of his manner , however , we shall give two examples ; one of his propensity to blunder , and another of his proficiency in abuse . " The learned Professor of Hebrew having concluded his essay on hieroglyphics , annexes ...
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He is bound , indeed , to give the strong- est opinion against that which he disapproves , and by every means in his power to discourage either an action or a defence , which appears to him , when consulted upon the nature of it , to be ...
He is bound , indeed , to give the strong- est opinion against that which he disapproves , and by every means in his power to discourage either an action or a defence , which appears to him , when consulted upon the nature of it , to be ...
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I heartily congratulate you upon your success ; it gives me a sort of pleasure which arises from my own regrets . ... It was , indeed , but little that you wanted it , which made me the more eager to give it you , and I wrote to you ...
I heartily congratulate you upon your success ; it gives me a sort of pleasure which arises from my own regrets . ... It was , indeed , but little that you wanted it , which made me the more eager to give it you , and I wrote to you ...
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Sir Thomas Brownes Works including his Life | 1 |
Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan and on the site | 35 |
Poggii Epistolæ Editas collegit et emendavit pleras | 60 |
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