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Page 133
... better known ; and as war , taxation , oppression , and misery increase there . The Hebrides appear to be fit only for the residence of malefactors , and it would be much better to send felons there than either to Virginia or Maryland ...
... better known ; and as war , taxation , oppression , and misery increase there . The Hebrides appear to be fit only for the residence of malefactors , and it would be much better to send felons there than either to Virginia or Maryland ...
Page 318
... better than her father and mother , she said yes . Then she asked her whether she loved God better than her little sister Rachel , she answered yes , better than any thing ! Then her eldest sister , referring to her saying she could ...
... better than her father and mother , she said yes . Then she asked her whether she loved God better than her little sister Rachel , she answered yes , better than any thing ! Then her eldest sister , referring to her saying she could ...
Page 484
... better to correct folly with wisdom , than wisdom with folly , I will no otherwise contend with him , than that it would be much better to reject the folly entirely . But what is this thing which Mr. Burke calls monarchy ? Will he ...
... better to correct folly with wisdom , than wisdom with folly , I will no otherwise contend with him , than that it would be much better to reject the folly entirely . But what is this thing which Mr. Burke calls monarchy ? Will he ...
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Four Early Travelers and Observers | 1 |
George Alsop 1638post 1666 | 27 |
Of the Situation and Plenty | 34 |
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