American Quarterly Review, Volume 17Robert Walsh Carey, Lea & Carey, 1835 - American literature |
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... already hinted , in the notion , that the study of the classics has something in it adverse to our religion and institutions . We quote his words . " The literary institutions of our country are , as yet , but an embryo , in compari ...
... already hinted , in the notion , that the study of the classics has something in it adverse to our religion and institutions . We quote his words . " The literary institutions of our country are , as yet , but an embryo , in compari ...
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... already at the goal , they commence the instruction of others ! They seem to forget that to teach successfully , even through the medium of a penny tract , something must first be acquired , and that he best imparts to others whose own ...
... already at the goal , they commence the instruction of others ! They seem to forget that to teach successfully , even through the medium of a penny tract , something must first be acquired , and that he best imparts to others whose own ...
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... already animadverted , their time is so subdivided by a variety of pursuits , that they can but touch upon any thing . How is it possible for a boy properly to investigate a long exercise in a difficult classic , when his atten- tion ...
... already animadverted , their time is so subdivided by a variety of pursuits , that they can but touch upon any thing . How is it possible for a boy properly to investigate a long exercise in a difficult classic , when his atten- tion ...
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... already done . By the subtle influence of persuasive novelty , by an ex- hibition of the beauties of liberty in a garb attractive as new , the affections of the people were gradually weaned from former opinions ; and though the ancient ...
... already done . By the subtle influence of persuasive novelty , by an ex- hibition of the beauties of liberty in a garb attractive as new , the affections of the people were gradually weaned from former opinions ; and though the ancient ...
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... already given . The " Notices of Brazil " are scanty , consisting of a few but lively remarks on the state of the slaves , on the condition of the museum and botanic garden , the Banana , the stupendous aqueduct which supplies the city ...
... already given . The " Notices of Brazil " are scanty , consisting of a few but lively remarks on the state of the slaves , on the condition of the museum and botanic garden , the Banana , the stupendous aqueduct which supplies the city ...
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