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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... youth in the art of reading ; to me- liorate their language and sentiments ; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue . The pieces selected , not only give exercise to a great variety of emotions , and ...
... youth in the art of reading ; to me- liorate their language and sentiments ; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue . The pieces selected , not only give exercise to a great variety of emotions , and ...
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... youth ; and to make strong and durable impressions on their minds . * The Compiler has been careful to avoid every expression and sentiment , that might gratify a corrupt mind , or , in the least de- gree , offend the eye or ear of ...
... youth ; and to make strong and durable impressions on their minds . * The Compiler has been careful to avoid every expression and sentiment , that might gratify a corrupt mind , or , in the least de- gree , offend the eye or ear of ...
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... youth is committed . SECTION II . Distinctness . In the next place , to being well heard and clearly understood , distinctness of articulation contributes more than mere loudness of sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill even a ...
... youth is committed . SECTION II . Distinctness . In the next place , to being well heard and clearly understood , distinctness of articulation contributes more than mere loudness of sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill even a ...
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... youth and the philosopher Page 148 · · · • • • 149 · · • · • ib . • · 151 • · • 152 • · · 154 • · 5. Discourse between Adam and Eve , retiring to rest 6. Religion and death Sect . 1. The vanity of wealth 2. Nothing formed in vain 3. On ...
... youth and the philosopher Page 148 · · · • • • 149 · · • · • ib . • · 151 • · • 152 • · · 154 • · 5. Discourse between Adam and Eve , retiring to rest 6. Religion and death Sect . 1. The vanity of wealth 2. Nothing formed in vain 3. On ...
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... youth . 3. Whatever useful or engaging endowments we possess , vir- tue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . 4. Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . 5. Sincerity and ...
... youth . 3. Whatever useful or engaging endowments we possess , vir- tue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . 4. Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . 5. Sincerity and ...
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