The Spectator, Volume 3John Bell, 1776 - English essays |
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Page 7
... themselves with fan ! cies of their own raising . They generally act in a disguise
themfelves , and therefore mistake all outward shows and appearances for
hypocrisy in others ; so that I believe no men see less of the truth and reality ...
... themselves with fan ! cies of their own raising . They generally act in a disguise
themfelves , and therefore mistake all outward shows and appearances for
hypocrisy in others ; so that I believe no men see less of the truth and reality ...
Page 56
... he faid his grand• father would not see him , and had ordered him put out of his
house . My mother is won to my side , but dares not mention me to my father for
fear of provoking him . About a ' month ago he lay fick upon his bed , and in great
...
... he faid his grand• father would not see him , and had ordered him put out of his
house . My mother is won to my side , but dares not mention me to my father for
fear of provoking him . About a ' month ago he lay fick upon his bed , and in great
...
Page 74
I love to see a man zealous in a good matter , and especially when his zeal
shews itself for advancing morality , and promoting the happiness of mankind :
But when I find the instruments he works with are Tacks and gibbets , gallies and
...
I love to see a man zealous in a good matter , and especially when his zeal
shews itself for advancing morality , and promoting the happiness of mankind :
But when I find the instruments he works with are Tacks and gibbets , gallies and
...
Page 90
If the reader has a mind to see a father of the same stamp represented in the
most exquisite strokes of humour , he may meet with it in one of the finest
comedies that ever appeared upon the English ftage : I mean the part of Sir
Sampfon in ...
If the reader has a mind to see a father of the same stamp represented in the
most exquisite strokes of humour , he may meet with it in one of the finest
comedies that ever appeared upon the English ftage : I mean the part of Sir
Sampfon in ...
Page 100
I should be very glad to see a speculation or two upon lot' tery subjects , in which
you will oblige all people concerned , and in particular • Your most humble
Servant , . GEORGE GOSLING . ' · P. s . Dear Spec , if I get the 12000 pound , I
will ...
I should be very glad to see a speculation or two upon lot' tery subjects , in which
you will oblige all people concerned , and in particular • Your most humble
Servant , . GEORGE GOSLING . ' · P. s . Dear Spec , if I get the 12000 pound , I
will ...
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| Title | The Spectator, Volume 3 The Spectator, Sir Richard Steele |
| Contributors | Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele |
| Publisher | John Bell, 1776 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 20 Oct 2011 |
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