Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler, EsqLongman & Company, 1825 - 348 pages |
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Page 19
... least it will be admitted to be highly important that a son should regard his mother not less with respect than with fond affection . Many a headstrong youth , probably , has been checked in the indulgence of evil propensities by a ...
... least it will be admitted to be highly important that a son should regard his mother not less with respect than with fond affection . Many a headstrong youth , probably , has been checked in the indulgence of evil propensities by a ...
Page 40
... least to overcome the females , and I putting that strength to instant exertion , at length obtained the letter , and for want of something better to do , am immediately scratching an answer . And so you have at last , upon mature con ...
... least to overcome the females , and I putting that strength to instant exertion , at length obtained the letter , and for want of something better to do , am immediately scratching an answer . And so you have at last , upon mature con ...
Page 46
... least the obtrusive verse forgive , And let it's author in your memory live ; It claims no merit and it asks no fame , It's only boast to bear your valued name . - " JAS . MAINSTONE , 6th Nov. 1769 . Mr. Bowdler at this time frequently ...
... least the obtrusive verse forgive , And let it's author in your memory live ; It claims no merit and it asks no fame , It's only boast to bear your valued name . - " JAS . MAINSTONE , 6th Nov. 1769 . Mr. Bowdler at this time frequently ...
Page 47
... the grave . Two at least , however , still survive , and will perhaps , pardon the writer if he seek to grace his narrative by recording their kind regard for himself , as well as their friendship J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 47.
... the grave . Two at least , however , still survive , and will perhaps , pardon the writer if he seek to grace his narrative by recording their kind regard for himself , as well as their friendship J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 47.
Page 50
... least discord between you . The partiality of a father may blind me , but it is with great satisfaction I say , that I do not believe there are in the world two young men more to my mind than you two are . I have 50 MEMOIR OF always ...
... least discord between you . The partiality of a father may blind me , but it is with great satisfaction I say , that I do not believe there are in the world two young men more to my mind than you two are . I have 50 MEMOIR OF always ...
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