The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best Writers. Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments; and to Inclucate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingDurrie & Peck, 1830 - 204 páginas Describes the wonders of light and optics, exploring such developments as lasers, fiber optics, and holography. |
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... NOTE . For many of the observations contained in this preliminary tract , the Author is indebt- ed to the writings of Dr. Blair , and to the Encyclopedia Britannica . on our highest pitch or key , we certainly allow A 2 INTRODUCTION .
... NOTE . For many of the observations contained in this preliminary tract , the Author is indebt- ed to the writings of Dr. Blair , and to the Encyclopedia Britannica . on our highest pitch or key , we certainly allow A 2 INTRODUCTION .
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... BLAIR . 1. AHASUERUS , who is supposed to be the prince known among the Greek historians by the name of Artaxerxes , had advanced to the chief dignity in his kingdom , Haman , an Amalekite , who inherited all the ancient enmity of his ...
... BLAIR . 1. AHASUERUS , who is supposed to be the prince known among the Greek historians by the name of Artaxerxes , had advanced to the chief dignity in his kingdom , Haman , an Amalekite , who inherited all the ancient enmity of his ...
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... BLAIR . 1. THIS excellent personage was descended from the royal line of England by both her parents . She was carefully educated in the principles of the reformation ; and her wisdom and virtue ren- dered her a shining example to her ...
... BLAIR . 1. THIS excellent personage was descended from the royal line of England by both her parents . She was carefully educated in the principles of the reformation ; and her wisdom and virtue ren- dered her a shining example to her ...
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... BLAIR . We 1. To promote the virtue of gentleness , we ought to view our character with an impartial eye ; and to learn , from our own fail- ings , to give that indulgence which in our turn we claim . It is pride which fills the world ...
... BLAIR . We 1. To promote the virtue of gentleness , we ought to view our character with an impartial eye ; and to learn , from our own fail- ings , to give that indulgence which in our turn we claim . It is pride which fills the world ...
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... BLAIR . A suspicious temper the source of misery to its possessor . 1. As a suspicious spirit is the source of many crimes and calami- ties in the world , so it is the spring of certain misery to the person who indulges it . His friends ...
... BLAIR . A suspicious temper the source of misery to its possessor . 1. As a suspicious spirit is the source of many crimes and calami- ties in the world , so it is the spring of certain misery to the person who indulges it . His friends ...
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