THE MONTHLY REVIEW OR LITERARY JOURNAL1781 |
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... object fufficiently interefting ; but how much must every feel- ing on the occafion be heightened , when we know that this perfon poffeffed fo much dignity and compofure of mind , as not only to con- template his approaching fate , but ...
... object fufficiently interefting ; but how much must every feel- ing on the occafion be heightened , when we know that this perfon poffeffed fo much dignity and compofure of mind , as not only to con- template his approaching fate , but ...
Page 21
... object is , to trace and fhew the actual influence of climate , in changing the powers of the mind ; and to attempt the investigation of those particular caufes , which produce thefe changes , and alfo to point out how the predominance ...
... object is , to trace and fhew the actual influence of climate , in changing the powers of the mind ; and to attempt the investigation of those particular caufes , which produce thefe changes , and alfo to point out how the predominance ...
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... object of his attentive concern . But , after Gratian more freely indulged his prevailing tafte for hunt- ing and fhooting , he naturally connected himself with the most dex- terous ministers of his favourite amufement . A body of the ...
... object of his attentive concern . But , after Gratian more freely indulged his prevailing tafte for hunt- ing and fhooting , he naturally connected himself with the most dex- terous ministers of his favourite amufement . A body of the ...
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... object that can afford pleasure to the different tastes and tempers of mankind , may be procured by the poffeffion of wealth . In the pillage of Rome , a juft preference was given to gold and jewels , which contain the greatest value in ...
... object that can afford pleasure to the different tastes and tempers of mankind , may be procured by the poffeffion of wealth . In the pillage of Rome , a juft preference was given to gold and jewels , which contain the greatest value in ...
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... object of their affection , was fatal to many unhappy wretches , who expired under the lafh , for refufing to reveal their imaginary treafures . The edifices of Rome , though the damage has been much exaggerated , received fome injury ...
... object of their affection , was fatal to many unhappy wretches , who expired under the lafh , for refufing to reveal their imaginary treafures . The edifices of Rome , though the damage has been much exaggerated , received fome injury ...
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