Memoir of the life of John Bowdler, esq. [by T. Bowdler. Sig. D2, M5,6, V2 are cancels. Sig. E8 has been replaced by 8 leaves, sig. N7 by 2 leaves].1825 |
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... importance and an undeserved merit be attributed to his good deeds . Such were the feelings of the excellent person who is the subject of the following Memoir , when in contemplation of his latter end he expressed strongly his desire ...
... importance and an undeserved merit be attributed to his good deeds . Such were the feelings of the excellent person who is the subject of the following Memoir , when in contemplation of his latter end he expressed strongly his desire ...
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... important task . It is , indeed , generally a fortunate circumstance when boys are subjected to much of maternal care . The gentleness of disposition , the delicacy of taste , and refinement of manners , which distinguish the female sex ...
... important task . It is , indeed , generally a fortunate circumstance when boys are subjected to much of maternal care . The gentleness of disposition , the delicacy of taste , and refinement of manners , which distinguish the female sex ...
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... important task with great diligence , and being in the habit of reflecting deeply on every topic which came before her , and of committing her thoughts to paper , she entered philosophically into those sub- jects which she communicated ...
... important task with great diligence , and being in the habit of reflecting deeply on every topic which came before her , and of committing her thoughts to paper , she entered philosophically into those sub- jects which she communicated ...
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... importance . It was , indeed , remarkable , that though at all times desirous to afford his best assistance to those who needed it , he was exceeding averse from giving advice . His mind and habits were of a practical turn ; and as he ...
... importance . It was , indeed , remarkable , that though at all times desirous to afford his best assistance to those who needed it , he was exceeding averse from giving advice . His mind and habits were of a practical turn ; and as he ...
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... Christianity will be equally held by both parties , but perhaps their importance will not be equally seen ; the principles of both sides will be the same , but the feelings which they excite will be greatly different 84 MEMOIR OF.
... Christianity will be equally held by both parties , but perhaps their importance will not be equally seen ; the principles of both sides will be the same , but the feelings which they excite will be greatly different 84 MEMOIR OF.
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