A Compendium of American Literature: Chronologically Arranged, with Biographical Sketches of the Authors and Selections from Their WorksParry & McMillan, 1859 - 784 sider |
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... give a full and fair view of American authors , but from which are very scrupulously ex- cluded every anti - slavery sentiment from the writings of those most known as anti - slavery men . But could I be so dishonest as well as mean as ...
... give a full and fair view of American authors , but from which are very scrupulously ex- cluded every anti - slavery sentiment from the writings of those most known as anti - slavery men . But could I be so dishonest as well as mean as ...
Side 33
... give him the advantages of a collegiate education , and at ten years of age he was taken from the grammar school to aid in cutting wicks for the candles , filling the moulds , and attending the shop . When he was twelve , having a ...
... give him the advantages of a collegiate education , and at ten years of age he was taken from the grammar school to aid in cutting wicks for the candles , filling the moulds , and attending the shop . When he was twelve , having a ...
Side 34
... give courage and heart to the sons of labor , as it has shown that the paths of ambition are open to them as to others , provided they be followed with Franklin's virtues , -honesty , frugality , perseverance , and patriot- In a day or ...
... give courage and heart to the sons of labor , as it has shown that the paths of ambition are open to them as to others , provided they be followed with Franklin's virtues , -honesty , frugality , perseverance , and patriot- In a day or ...
Side 35
... give him letters of recommendation . Franklin set sail from Philadelphia , the governor promising to send the letters to him when the ship should reach New- castle ; but he was faithless to his promise , and Franklin landed in London a ...
... give him letters of recommendation . Franklin set sail from Philadelphia , the governor promising to send the letters to him when the ship should reach New- castle ; but he was faithless to his promise , and Franklin landed in London a ...
Side 38
... gives an author so great pleasure as to find his works respectfully quoted by others . Judge , then , how much I must ... give it you in short ; for A word to the wise is enough , as Poor Richard says . " They joined in desiring him to ...
... gives an author so great pleasure as to find his works respectfully quoted by others . Judge , then , how much I must ... give it you in short ; for A word to the wise is enough , as Poor Richard says . " They joined in desiring him to ...
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A Compendium of American Literature: Chronologically Arranged, with ... Charles Dexter Cleveland Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1859 |
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