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... The family likeness is too strong to admit of a doubt . As we have remarked before , this does not invariably ignore the existence of genius , it merely throws it out of its universality : we use 24 COOPER . JAMES FENIMORE.
... The family likeness is too strong to admit of a doubt . As we have remarked before , this does not invariably ignore the existence of genius , it merely throws it out of its universality : we use 24 COOPER . JAMES FENIMORE.
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... word painting we quote the following . " The near approach of the strange gondola now attracted the whole attention of the old man . It came swiftly towards him , impelled by six strong oars , and his eye turned 30 COOPER . JAMES FENIMORE.
... word painting we quote the following . " The near approach of the strange gondola now attracted the whole attention of the old man . It came swiftly towards him , impelled by six strong oars , and his eye turned 30 COOPER . JAMES FENIMORE.
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... strong , and he hath offended those who have so long borne with him . God forgive me , that I have had com- munion with such a man ! but when the heart is heavy , the pity of even a dog will warm our feelings . Few care for me now , or ...
... strong , and he hath offended those who have so long borne with him . God forgive me , that I have had com- munion with such a man ! but when the heart is heavy , the pity of even a dog will warm our feelings . Few care for me now , or ...
Page 32
... ! ' " And he is gone ? " * * * * * * * * * " The Carmelite , who had arisen , instantly reseated himself , like one actuated by a strong impulse . " I thought he had already been far beyond pursuit 32 JAMES FENIMORE COOPER .
... ! ' " And he is gone ? " * * * * * * * * * " The Carmelite , who had arisen , instantly reseated himself , like one actuated by a strong impulse . " I thought he had already been far beyond pursuit 32 JAMES FENIMORE COOPER .
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... strong suspicion he was eminently ridiculous on certain occasions , and yet this very man was to himself his own hero : thus con- firming the saying , that no one was a hero in the eyes of his valet , but always in his own . The horror ...
... strong suspicion he was eminently ridiculous on certain occasions , and yet this very man was to himself his own hero : thus con- firming the saying , that no one was a hero in the eyes of his valet , but always in his own . The horror ...
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