Sketches and characters of the most eminent and most singular persons now living, by several hands [really by P. Thicknesse]. |
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HIS G - is a peer of France , as well as * of England , he possesses the politeness
of the former nation ; and the spirit of the latter : He is an encourager of arts , and
a friend to his country . Of the D - of G - n . : HAD he been born ten years sooner ...
HIS G - is a peer of France , as well as * of England , he possesses the politeness
of the former nation ; and the spirit of the latter : He is an encourager of arts , and
a friend to his country . Of the D - of G - n . : HAD he been born ten years sooner ...
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... and a turnip complection ! and as void of every female charm , as fhe was of
every private virtuc . Of L - y G - — r . THIS very simple woman , is suppos ' d to -
have had a partiality to a former deceafed D , and therefore , could not
condescend ...
... and a turnip complection ! and as void of every female charm , as fhe was of
every private virtuc . Of L - y G - — r . THIS very simple woman , is suppos ' d to -
have had a partiality to a former deceafed D , and therefore , could not
condescend ...
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which D - d embellifhed his Bible ; and Christian Magazine , the former we think
he dedicated to his Lordship ; yet L - d M - - m never would admit D - d to a
personal interview ! and with difficulty consented to admit his Bible dedication .
which D - d embellifhed his Bible ; and Christian Magazine , the former we think
he dedicated to his Lordship ; yet L - d M - - m never would admit D - d to a
personal interview ! and with difficulty consented to admit his Bible dedication .
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... face so singularly deficient , was foon known ; and Mr . F d , was the first man
who took notice of the stranger ; they met ; and however deficient the former was ,
in point of good breeding ; he did not want the spirit of a gentleman , to resent the
...
... face so singularly deficient , was foon known ; and Mr . F d , was the first man
who took notice of the stranger ; they met ; and however deficient the former was ,
in point of good breeding ; he did not want the spirit of a gentleman , to resent the
...
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... upon any former occasion , disputed this matter for some time , in presence of
the door keepers , at length however , the Doctor entered , and Mr . Bến ,
followed him into the hall ; shewing him , as they passed , a more than ordinary
distant ...
... upon any former occasion , disputed this matter for some time , in presence of
the door keepers , at length however , the Doctor entered , and Mr . Bến ,
followed him into the hall ; shewing him , as they passed , a more than ordinary
distant ...
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| Title | Sketches and characters of the most eminent and most singular persons now living, by several hands [really by P. Thicknesse]. |
| Author | Philip Thicknesse |
| Publisher | J. Wheble, 1770 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 19 Sep 2006 |
| Length | 143 pages |
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