The Pilgrims of the Thames: In Search of the NationalW. Strange, 1838 - 375 страници |
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... you may secure your own happiness , is the sincere wish of , YOUR MAJESTY'S Very humble , and London , January 1st . 1838 . Most devoted Servant , PIERCE EGAN . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. Thoughts on the originality of the 803.
... you may secure your own happiness , is the sincere wish of , YOUR MAJESTY'S Very humble , and London , January 1st . 1838 . Most devoted Servant , PIERCE EGAN . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. Thoughts on the originality of the 803.
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... wish , if we had the power , like Glendower , to call " spirits from the vasty deep ! " nor to enlist Venus , Juno , Psyche , and all the other captivating god- desses , from the splendid court of Jupiter's beauties , under our banners ...
... wish , if we had the power , like Glendower , to call " spirits from the vasty deep ! " nor to enlist Venus , Juno , Psyche , and all the other captivating god- desses , from the splendid court of Jupiter's beauties , under our banners ...
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... wish to be thought wiser and better informed than other folks , " that there is nothing new under the Sun ! " But as a set - off against the above old , and stale adage , we agree with the drama- tist : - Severe their task , who in this ...
... wish to be thought wiser and better informed than other folks , " that there is nothing new under the Sun ! " But as a set - off against the above old , and stale adage , we agree with the drama- tist : - Severe their task , who in this ...
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... wish you , in your capacity as my squire , to display all the singularity and whim of a Sancho Panza - because neither of us , possessing the fun and wit of a CERVANTES , should circumstances come in our way worthy of recital , we could ...
... wish you , in your capacity as my squire , to display all the singularity and whim of a Sancho Panza - because neither of us , possessing the fun and wit of a CERVANTES , should circumstances come in our way worthy of recital , we could ...
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... wishes are , that the mind of the young adventurer ' should act as a JURY , to hear both sides of the question , and not to condemn unheard ; but to look after the substance , and to avoid being imposed upon by the shadow ! " In return ...
... wishes are , that the mind of the young adventurer ' should act as a JURY , to hear both sides of the question , and not to condemn unheard ; but to look after the substance , and to avoid being imposed upon by the shadow ! " In return ...
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