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 E8 has been replaced by 8 leaves, sig.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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Page 19
... produce a very bene- ficial effect on the natural impetuosity of the boyish temper . At 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 ...
... produce a very bene- ficial effect on the natural impetuosity of the boyish temper . At 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 ...
Page 21
... produced such a work as gave me great pleasure . 66 Nothing of this kind can be of general use : different stations have need of different instructions ; and different times produce diversities of mistakes which must be guarded against ...
... produced such a work as gave me great pleasure . 66 Nothing of this kind can be of general use : different stations have need of different instructions ; and different times produce diversities of mistakes which must be guarded against ...
Page 57
... ations . " The kindness expressed in some of these letters could not fail to produce a strong impression , and call for corresponding sentiments . One or two passages may J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 57 "Learn, dear Jack, to say No. I ...
... ations . " The kindness expressed in some of these letters could not fail to produce a strong impression , and call for corresponding sentiments . One or two passages may J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 57 "Learn, dear Jack, to say No. I ...
Page 59
... had fewer escapes than some of their neighbours . Such escapes can hardly fail to produce some degree of thankfulness ; but I fear we are too apt to suffer many and great mercies to pass by us , not only unacknowledged J. BOWDLER , ESQ .
... had fewer escapes than some of their neighbours . Such escapes can hardly fail to produce some degree of thankfulness ; but I fear we are too apt to suffer many and great mercies to pass by us , not only unacknowledged J. BOWDLER , ESQ .
Page 60
... produced without some hesitation , and a fear of incurring a charge of unbecoming exposure . Yet it may be remarked , that the sentiments and feelings of the writer are more accurately ascertained by this very circum- stance ; and as no ...
... produced without some hesitation , and a fear of incurring a charge of unbecoming exposure . Yet it may be remarked , that the sentiments and feelings of the writer are more accurately ascertained by this very circum- stance ; and as no ...
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