The Amusing chronicle, a weekly repository for miscellaneous literature, Volume 2 |
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Page 11
rally speaking , the modern writers who compose histories on the events of distant times , are pretty much out of the case I look upon them as mere compilers , and consider their productions but as the works of bad translators ...
rally speaking , the modern writers who compose histories on the events of distant times , are pretty much out of the case I look upon them as mere compilers , and consider their productions but as the works of bad translators ...
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It is impossible to look up at the three stars that form the belt of Orion , and not see the three Misses Dennett . They lurk about rosy places . They are perpetually dancing over the mind . Their forms Aoat about like music .
It is impossible to look up at the three stars that form the belt of Orion , and not see the three Misses Dennett . They lurk about rosy places . They are perpetually dancing over the mind . Their forms Aoat about like music .
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Are we not warranted , in faith of this promise , to look for the family of Jonadab at this day ? Do they not now live in Abyssiniaš Is not this worthy of inquiry ? 1 have An Account of a Man's standing the Shot of a 18.
Are we not warranted , in faith of this promise , to look for the family of Jonadab at this day ? Do they not now live in Abyssiniaš Is not this worthy of inquiry ? 1 have An Account of a Man's standing the Shot of a 18.
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When deposited at the house of the real deceased , whose friends were assembled to take a last parting look , how much were they terrified to see the young man , who was aroused from his slumbers , awake , and sit erect , unconscious of ...
When deposited at the house of the real deceased , whose friends were assembled to take a last parting look , how much were they terrified to see the young man , who was aroused from his slumbers , awake , and sit erect , unconscious of ...
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Where it is the fasbion to turn their backs on him they salute , and never look upon the man they intend to honour . Where the greatest beaus stink most , and instead of a ribband they wear cross their shoulders as a badge of honour ...
Where it is the fasbion to turn their backs on him they salute , and never look upon the man they intend to honour . Where the greatest beaus stink most , and instead of a ribband they wear cross their shoulders as a badge of honour ...
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