Monthly Review; Or Literary Journal EnlargedRalph Griffiths, George Edward Griffiths R. Griffiths., 1823 Editors: May 1749-Sept. 1803, Ralph Griffiths; Oct. 1803-Apr. 1825, G. E. Griffiths. |
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... contain " the thing which was not , " but which Miss W. equally believed to be true , such as wearing a breast - plate ; and in more import- ant matters , as well as in this , the alleged fact may either not exist , or may be so far ...
... contain " the thing which was not , " but which Miss W. equally believed to be true , such as wearing a breast - plate ; and in more import- ant matters , as well as in this , the alleged fact may either not exist , or may be so far ...
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... contains , and of a kind " unattempted yet in prose or verse , " we are almost inconsolable when we advert to the moral truths which are so profusely scattered over it ; and which , with the aid of good acting , would have had so ...
... contains , and of a kind " unattempted yet in prose or verse , " we are almost inconsolable when we advert to the moral truths which are so profusely scattered over it ; and which , with the aid of good acting , would have had so ...
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... contains about twenty - five thousand inhabitants ; who are supplied during an annual fair , called the Contract , with the collective luxuries of Asia and Europe . Should the czars ever resume the habit of dwelling on this spot , a ...
... contains about twenty - five thousand inhabitants ; who are supplied during an annual fair , called the Contract , with the collective luxuries of Asia and Europe . Should the czars ever resume the habit of dwelling on this spot , a ...
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... contain a large proportion of cream ; but the butter is white , and not so well flavoured as that of the cow . The skin of the buf- falo is very valuable , and the Tatars make traces of it wherewith to draw their ploughs and waggons ...
... contain a large proportion of cream ; but the butter is white , and not so well flavoured as that of the cow . The skin of the buf- falo is very valuable , and the Tatars make traces of it wherewith to draw their ploughs and waggons ...
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... contain a lively picture of the state of manners and society in the island of Jamaica , and a general description of the country and its natural productions . Many curious details are likewise given concerning the habits of the Negroes ...
... contain a lively picture of the state of manners and society in the island of Jamaica , and a general description of the country and its natural productions . Many curious details are likewise given concerning the habits of the Negroes ...
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Página 109 - But as they fetch'da walk one day, They met a press-gang crew ; And Sally she did faint away, Whilst Ben he was brought to. The Boatswain swore with wicked words, Enough to shock a saint, 10 That though she did seem in a fit, 'Twas nothing but a feint.
Página 82 - His eyes were remarkably bright and penetrating, very dark and lively: — his voice was not strong, but his tones were extremely pleasant, and, if I may so say, highly gentlemanly. I do not remember his common gait; he always entered a room in that style of affected delicacy, which fashion had then made almost natural; chapeau bras between his hands, as if he wished to compress it, or under his arm; knees bent, and feet on tiptoe, as if afraid of a wet floor.
Página 273 - The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee : but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. Thy sun shall no more go down ; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Página 35 - Go then, ye defenders of your country, accompanied with every auspicious omen : advance with alacrity into the field, where God himself musters the hosts to war. Religion is too much interested in your success, not to lend you her aid ; she will shed over this enterprise her selectest influence. While you are engaged in the field, many will repair to the closet, many to the sanctuary; the faithful of every name will employ that prayer which has power...
Página 165 - Had my own life alone been threatened, I would not have purchased it by such a measure ; but I considered myself as intrusted also with the protection of Hepburn's, a man, who, by his humane attentions and devotedness, had so endeared himself to me, that I felt more anxiety for his safety than for my own.
Página 35 - God himself musters the hosts to war. Religion is too much interested in your success not to lend you her aid; she will shed over this enterprise her selectest influence. While you are engaged in the field many will repair to the closet, many to the sanctuary; the faithful of every name will employ that prayer which has power with God ; the feeble hands which .are unequal to any other weapon will grasp the sword of the Spirit; and from myriads of humble, contrite huarts the voice of intercession,...
Página 302 - It renders some remarkably active, and proves highly stimulant to muscular exertion : by too large a dose, violent spasmodic effects are produced. So very exciting to the nervous system in many individuals, is this Fungus, that the effects are often very ludicrous. If a person under its influence wishes to step over a straw or small stick, he takes a stride or a jump sufficient to clear the trunk of a tree ; a talkative person cannot keep silence or secrets ; and one fond of music is perpetually...
Página 107 - In whatever state I am, I first of all look up to heaven, and remember that my principal business here is to get there : I then look down upon the earth, and call to mind how small a...
Página 18 - ... when he was roused by an indistinct noise behind him, and on looking round, perceived that nine white wolves had ranged themselves in form of a crescent, and were advancing, apparently with the intention of driving him into the river. On his rising up they halted, and when he advanced they made way for his passage down to the tents.
Página 64 - ... colouring to the landscape. On the opposite side of the river was a range of low sand hills, fringed with vines, rising not more than a foot or eighteen inches from the surface. On examination we found these hillocks had been produced exclusively by the agency of the grape vines, arresting the sand as it was borne along by the wind, until such quantities had been accumulated as to bury every part of the plant, except the end of the branches.