The Life of Joseph Priestly: LL.D., F.R.S., &c., with Critical Observations on His WorksWilks, Grafton, & Company, 1804 - 112 страници |
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... cause of the riots at , 23 - commemo- ration of the French Revolution celebrated in this town , 25 - outrages of the rioters , 26 - several of them tried at Warwick , 30 . Beddoes , Dr. his experiments with oxygen gas , ri- diculed , 62 ...
... cause of the riots at , 23 - commemo- ration of the French Revolution celebrated in this town , 25 - outrages of the rioters , 26 - several of them tried at Warwick , 30 . Beddoes , Dr. his experiments with oxygen gas , ri- diculed , 62 ...
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... the society of persons of that religion . " The 14th of July 1791 , will long be remem- bered by the Inhabitants of Birmingham with horror . It would be improper , even at this remote period , to dwell upon the cause or the 21.
... the society of persons of that religion . " The 14th of July 1791 , will long be remem- bered by the Inhabitants of Birmingham with horror . It would be improper , even at this remote period , to dwell upon the cause or the 21.
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... cause or the effects of the riots , but a short account cannot . be considered uninteresting . Dr. Priestley from the commencement of his residence at Birmingham , had undoubtedly turned his attention too much from the luminous field of ...
... cause or the effects of the riots , but a short account cannot . be considered uninteresting . Dr. Priestley from the commencement of his residence at Birmingham , had undoubtedly turned his attention too much from the luminous field of ...
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... of a seditious handbill which had been left early in the week in a public house , by some person unknown , and which had been copied and circulated throughout Bir- mingham , caused a general ferment in the minds of 23.
... of a seditious handbill which had been left early in the week in a public house , by some person unknown , and which had been copied and circulated throughout Bir- mingham , caused a general ferment in the minds of 23.
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... caused a general ferment in the minds of the people . The magistrates offered a re- ward for the discovery of the author , printer , or publisher , but till this hour the dark ... cause ness ; of the people . " " Birmingham , July 13 24.
... caused a general ferment in the minds of the people . The magistrates offered a re- ward for the discovery of the author , printer , or publisher , but till this hour the dark ... cause ness ; of the people . " " Birmingham , July 13 24.
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Страница 91 - And through the smooth barbarity of courts, With firm but pliant virtue, forward still To urge his course : him for the studious shade Kind nature form'd, deep, comprehensive, clear, Exact, and elegant ; in one rich soul, Plato, the Stagyrite, and Tully join'd.
Страница 61 - From the great strength and vivacity of the flame of a candle in this pure air, it may be conjectured that it might be peculiarly salutary to the lungs in certain morbid cases, when the common air would not be sufficient to carry off the phlogistic putrid effluvium fast enough.
Страница 40 - And you, little thing,' speaking to Eliza, ' remember the hymn you learned ; " Birds in their little nests agree," &c. I am going to sleep as well as you : for death is only a good, long, sound sleep in the grave, and we shall meet again.
Страница 42 - The chamber where the good man meets his fate, Is privileg'd beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of heaven.
Страница 62 - The feeling of it to my lungs was not sensibly different from that of common air, but I fancied that my breast felt peculiarly light and easy for some time afterwards. Who can tell but that in time this pure air may become a fashionable .article 1 Lee. cit. p. 94. in luxury ? Hitherto only two mice and myself have had the privilege of breathing it.
Страница 93 - The man resolv'd and steady to his trust, Inflexible to ill, and obstinately just, May the rude rabble's insolence despise, Their senseless clamours and tumultuous cries ; The tyrant's fierceness he beguiles, And the stern brow and the harsh voice defies, And with superior greatness smiles.
Страница 93 - Not the red arm of angry Jove, That flings the thunder from the sky, And gives it rage to roar, and strength to fly. Should the whole frame of nature round him break, In ruin, and confusion hurl'd, He, unconcern'd would hear the mighty crack, And stand secure, amidst a falling world.
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