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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... thought I , " it is hard enough to turn a grindstone this cold day ; but now to be called a little rascal is too much . " It sank deep in my mind ; and often have I thought of it since . When I see a merchant over polite to his ...
... thought I , " it is hard enough to turn a grindstone this cold day ; but now to be called a little rascal is too much . " It sank deep in my mind ; and often have I thought of it since . When I see a merchant over polite to his ...
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... thought , -qualities which shone most conspi- cuously in his after - life . He graduated in 1755 , and began the study of law with James Putnam , at Worcester . In 1764 , he married Abigail Smith , daughter of Rev. William Smith , of ...
... thought , -qualities which shone most conspi- cuously in his after - life . He graduated in 1755 , and began the study of law with James Putnam , at Worcester . In 1764 , he married Abigail Smith , daughter of Rev. William Smith , of ...
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... thought and expression , which moved his hearers from their seats . " 66 In 1779 , he was appointed minister ... thoughts and my meditations are with you , though personally absent ; and my petitions to Heaven are that " the things which ...
... thought and expression , which moved his hearers from their seats . " 66 In 1779 , he was appointed minister ... thoughts and my meditations are with you , though personally absent ; and my petitions to Heaven are that " the things which ...
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... thoughts were dwelling on the scenes of 1776. But Jefferson was then dead , having expired at one o'clock ; while Mr ... thought of writing a fable on the same plan , but accommodated , by omitting some circumstances and inserting others ...
... thoughts were dwelling on the scenes of 1776. But Jefferson was then dead , having expired at one o'clock ; while Mr ... thought of writing a fable on the same plan , but accommodated , by omitting some circumstances and inserting others ...
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... thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis , - a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God ? -that they are not to be violated but with his wrath ? Indeed , I tremble for my country ...
... thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis , - a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God ? -that they are not to be violated but with his wrath ? Indeed , I tremble for my country ...
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