Goldsmith's Natural history, with notes collected, with a life of O. Goldsmith by G.M. Bussey, by H. Innes1853 |
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... variety of powers , and such felicity of performance that he always seemed to do best that which he was doing ; a man who had the art of being minute withont tediousness , and general without confusion ; whose language was copious ...
... variety of powers , and such felicity of performance that he always seemed to do best that which he was doing ; a man who had the art of being minute withont tediousness , and general without confusion ; whose language was copious ...
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... variety which is diffused around renders it a point of extreme difficulty where we shall begin to date our inquiries from . The number of beings endued with life , as well as we , seems , at first view , infinite . Not only the forest ...
... variety which is diffused around renders it a point of extreme difficulty where we shall begin to date our inquiries from . The number of beings endued with life , as well as we , seems , at first view , infinite . Not only the forest ...
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... variety of divisions and subdivisions , I will take leave to class the productions of nature in the most obvious , though not in the most accurate , manner . In natural history , of all other sciences , there is the least danger of ...
... variety of divisions and subdivisions , I will take leave to class the productions of nature in the most obvious , though not in the most accurate , manner . In natural history , of all other sciences , there is the least danger of ...
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... variety of action , and in which the assemblage of all their qualities appear so combined , as to produce an intelligence more perfect , more fertile in resources , less the slave of instinct , and more capable of pro- gressive ...
... variety of action , and in which the assemblage of all their qualities appear so combined , as to produce an intelligence more perfect , more fertile in resources , less the slave of instinct , and more capable of pro- gressive ...
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... variety or luxurious nature . In this state of happy independence , he disdains the assist- ance of man , which only tends to servitude . In those boundless tracts , where he runs at liberty , he seems no way incommoded with the ...
... variety or luxurious nature . In this state of happy independence , he disdains the assist- ance of man , which only tends to servitude . In those boundless tracts , where he runs at liberty , he seems no way incommoded with the ...
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Page xiv - I perceived that he had already changed my guinea, and had got a bottle of Madeira and a glass before him. I put the cork into the bottle, desired he would be calm, and began to talk to him of the means by which he might be extricated.
Page xiv - I put the cork into the bottle, desired he would be calm, and began to talk to him of the means by which he might be extricated. He then told me that he had a novel ready for the press, which he produced to me. I looked into it, and saw its merit; told the landlady I should soon return, and having gone to a bookseller sold it for sixty pounds. I brought Goldsmith the money, and he discharged his rent, not without rating his landlady in a high tone for having used him so ill.
Page xv - I was empowered to pay most liberally for his exertions ; and, would you believe it ! he was so absurd as to say ' I can earn as much as will supply my wants without writing for any party ; the assistance you offer is therefore unnecessary to me...
Page xii - India voyage, nor are my resolutions altered ; though, at the same time, I must confess, it gives me some pain to think I am almost beginning the world at the age of thirtyone. Though I never had a day's sickness since I saw you, yet I am not that strong, active man you once knew me. You scarcely can conceive how much eight years of disappointment, anguish, and study have worn me down.
Page 46 - While thus exerting himself, a bystander destitute of sight would suppose that the whole feathered tribe had assembled together, on a trial of skill, each striving to produce his utmost effect ; so perfect are his imitations. He many times deceives the sportsman, and sends him in search of birds that perhaps...
Page vi - Frugality, and even avarice, in the lower orders of mankind, are true ambition. These afford the only ladder for the poor to rise to preferment. Teach, then, my dear sir, to your son thrift and economy. Let his poor wandering uncle's example be placed before his eyes.
Page xxi - How often have I blest the coming day, When toil remitting lent its turn to play, And all the village train, from labour free, Led up their sports beneath the spreading tree; While many a pastime circled in the shade, The...
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Page xxii - Historian, Who left no species of writing untouched, or Unadorned by his pen, Whether to move laughter, Or draw tears : He was a powerful master Over the affections, Though at the same time a gentle tyrant ; Of a genius at once sublime, lively, and Equal to every subject: In expression at once noble, Pure, and delicate.
Page xviii - ' cried the Doctor, and lo, on uncovering the shillings, which had been dispersed, each beneath a separate hat, they were all found 90 congregated under one.