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Page 104
... means of proclaiming the publication of new books have been produced by that general literature which now per- vades ... mean time he continued his studies , and supplied the want of sight by a very odd expedient , of which Philips gives ...
... means of proclaiming the publication of new books have been produced by that general literature which now per- vades ... mean time he continued his studies , and supplied the want of sight by a very odd expedient , of which Philips gives ...
Page 352
... means to bring us to virtue , but generally love to virtue and hatred to vice ; by shewing the rewards of one , and punishments of the other ; at least , by rendering virtue always amiable , tho ' it be shewn unfortunate ; and vice ...
... means to bring us to virtue , but generally love to virtue and hatred to vice ; by shewing the rewards of one , and punishments of the other ; at least , by rendering virtue always amiable , tho ' it be shewn unfortunate ; and vice ...
Page 432
... means favourable to literature , when the succession of a new family to the throne filled the nation with anxiety , discord , and confusion ; and either the turbulence of the times , or the satiety of the readers , put a stop to the ...
... means favourable to literature , when the succession of a new family to the throne filled the nation with anxiety , discord , and confusion ; and either the turbulence of the times , or the satiety of the readers , put a stop to the ...
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