The Gentleman's Magazine, Volumes 181-182F. Jefferies, 1847 - Early English newspapers The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs. |
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... observation his own secret method , as he was thought the only man who could temper blades to so fine a degree that the point shall touch the hilt and spring back again without injury . The swords of his manufacture have generally his ...
... observation his own secret method , as he was thought the only man who could temper blades to so fine a degree that the point shall touch the hilt and spring back again without injury . The swords of his manufacture have generally his ...
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... observe that we are acquainted with more than one person , and all able to judge of the character of men and the demands of society , who knew Mr. Piozzi well , and from them all we have received the same unvaried account , -that he was ...
... observe that we are acquainted with more than one person , and all able to judge of the character of men and the demands of society , who knew Mr. Piozzi well , and from them all we have received the same unvaried account , -that he was ...
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... observations introduced sen- tentiously . ' Clarentine ' is written with much better taste . We have just been lent ' Caleb Williams , or Things as they are . ' Mr. Lock , who says its design is exe- crable , avers that one little word ...
... observations introduced sen- tentiously . ' Clarentine ' is written with much better taste . We have just been lent ' Caleb Williams , or Things as they are . ' Mr. Lock , who says its design is exe- crable , avers that one little word ...
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... observations on this subject that may be offered to you by abler members of that body than myself . In the meantime , with all due ac- knowledgment of the activity lately displayed by the President and council of the Society , I am ...
... observations on this subject that may be offered to you by abler members of that body than myself . In the meantime , with all due ac- knowledgment of the activity lately displayed by the President and council of the Society , I am ...
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... observe Parini in the streets ; and , being struck by his ap- pearance , inquired his name . The Emperor was surprised that a man so distinguished should be suffered , in old age and infirmity , to halt about on foot , and commanded ...
... observe Parini in the streets ; and , being struck by his ap- pearance , inquired his name . The Emperor was surprised that a man so distinguished should be suffered , in old age and infirmity , to halt about on foot , and commanded ...
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Page 566 - Now Robin Hood is to Nottingham gone, With a link a down and a day, And there he met with a silly old palmer, Was walking along the highway. "What news? what news, thou silly old man? What news, I do thee pray ? " Said he, " Three squires in Nottingham town Are condemned to die this day." " Come change thy apparel with me, old man, Come change thy apparel for mine ; Here is forty shillings in good silver, Go drink it in beer or wine.