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... ment . Professor Playfair was one of the most delightful men , and at the same time one of the most profound mathematicians of his age and country . The simplicity of his manners and the elevation of his sentiments were very striking ...
... ment . Professor Playfair was one of the most delightful men , and at the same time one of the most profound mathematicians of his age and country . The simplicity of his manners and the elevation of his sentiments were very striking ...
Page 77
... ment , if supported by England , would have partisans . On May 5 Lord John began the ' very long and tedious ' ascent of the Brenner , and turned his back upon Italy . Three days afterwards- I struck into Germany , which I passed ...
... ment , if supported by England , would have partisans . On May 5 Lord John began the ' very long and tedious ' ascent of the Brenner , and turned his back upon Italy . Three days afterwards- I struck into Germany , which I passed ...
Page 85
... ment , moved by Mr. Brand , condemning the Ministry for not convening the legislature at an earlier date , and pledging the House to a rigid inquiry into the public expenditure . In the course of his speech Lord John forced the ...
... ment , moved by Mr. Brand , condemning the Ministry for not convening the legislature at an earlier date , and pledging the House to a rigid inquiry into the public expenditure . In the course of his speech Lord John forced the ...
Page 89
... ment of Ireland , to resort to strong measures , and put in force the Insurrection Act . I felt convinced in my own mind that the ordinary operations of the law , administered in a continued spirit of temper and firmness , were ...
... ment of Ireland , to resort to strong measures , and put in force the Insurrection Act . I felt convinced in my own mind that the ordinary operations of the law , administered in a continued spirit of temper and firmness , were ...
Page 93
... ment of the Turks in Europe , an Historical Discourse ; ' ( 10 ) An Imitation of the 13th Satire of Juvenal , being an Epistle to Mr. Moore . ' He composed a farce in five acts , ' The Way to Win Her , ' which was 1815-30 93 POLITICS ...
... ment of the Turks in Europe , an Historical Discourse ; ' ( 10 ) An Imitation of the 13th Satire of Juvenal , being an Epistle to Mr. Moore . ' He composed a farce in five acts , ' The Way to Win Her , ' which was 1815-30 93 POLITICS ...
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Page viii - After my death I wish no other herald, No other speaker of my living actions, To keep mine honour from corruption, But such an honest chronicler as Griffith.