American Literature: Tradition & Innovation, Volume 1Harrison T. Meserole, Walter Sutton, Brom Weber |
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... present fears and prejudices conceal from our sight . Though I would carefully avoid giving unnecessary offence , yet I am inclined to believe , that all those who espouse the doctrine of re- conciliation , may be included within the ...
... present fears and prejudices conceal from our sight . Though I would carefully avoid giving unnecessary offence , yet I am inclined to believe , that all those who espouse the doctrine of re- conciliation , may be included within the ...
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... present old governments is buried , implies the iniquity and disgrace with which they began . The origin of the present govern- ment of America and France will ever be remembered , because it is honourable to record it ; but with ...
... present old governments is buried , implies the iniquity and disgrace with which they began . The origin of the present govern- ment of America and France will ever be remembered , because it is honourable to record it ; but with ...
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... present colleges , or universities , ( as they all aspire to be called , ) existing in the country . There is no State , except a few of the newest , without at least one , and several have two or three . Less attention is paid to ...
... present colleges , or universities , ( as they all aspire to be called , ) existing in the country . There is no State , except a few of the newest , without at least one , and several have two or three . Less attention is paid to ...
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Four Early Travelers and Observers | 1 |
George Alsop 1638post 1666 | 27 |
Of the Situation and Plenty | 34 |
Copyright | |
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