Autobiography of the Late Sir Benjamin C. BrodieLongmans, Green, and Company, 1865 - 187 pages |
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... Lady Staunton , and my cousins Mrs. Baillie and the present Sir George Staunton . The lat- ter was two years older than myself , had been my playfellow when we were boys , and has con- tinued my intimate friend , without our friend ...
... Lady Staunton , and my cousins Mrs. Baillie and the present Sir George Staunton . The lat- ter was two years older than myself , had been my playfellow when we were boys , and has con- tinued my intimate friend , without our friend ...
Page 65
... lady of fortune in Cornwall . In conversation with her he observed that he had great difficulty in obtaining fit persons to assist him in making his anatomical museum , and that he believed that his best way would be himself to educate ...
... lady of fortune in Cornwall . In conversation with her he observed that he had great difficulty in obtaining fit persons to assist him in making his anatomical museum , and that he believed that his best way would be himself to educate ...
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... Lady Banks , who was proud of displaying a magnificent collection of old china - ware which was there deposited . These parties at Spring Grove were not the less agreeable because they generally consisted 74 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE.
... Lady Banks , who was proud of displaying a magnificent collection of old china - ware which was there deposited . These parties at Spring Grove were not the less agreeable because they generally consisted 74 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE.
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... Lady Holland . As I have al- ready mentioned , Lord Holland's father had been my own father's friend and patron , to whom he was indebted for the only church prefer- ment which he possessed . My brother - in- law , Marsh , had been Lord ...
... Lady Holland . As I have al- ready mentioned , Lord Holland's father had been my own father's friend and patron , to whom he was indebted for the only church prefer- ment which he possessed . My brother - in- law , Marsh , had been Lord ...
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... Lady Holland afterwards . I know not how it was that they liked me at first so well as they did , for in general society I was at this time , and for some years afterwards , a shy and diffident young man , contributing very little to ...
... Lady Holland afterwards . I know not how it was that they liked me at first so well as they did , for in general society I was at this time , and for some years afterwards , a shy and diffident young man , contributing very little to ...
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