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Page vii
... for venturing to speak thus ex cathedra . With this explanation , we lay our
remarks on the most eminent authors of this Great Nation before our readers ,
reiterating that , owing to our having so frequently heard their INTRODUCTION .
vii.
... for venturing to speak thus ex cathedra . With this explanation , we lay our
remarks on the most eminent authors of this Great Nation before our readers ,
reiterating that , owing to our having so frequently heard their INTRODUCTION .
vii.
Page 18
... as a confirmation of the truth of our remarks , that this very peculiarity has been
converted by many into a merit , and claimed as an evidence of this distinguished
author's freedom from national prejudice , and willingness to do justice to all .
... as a confirmation of the truth of our remarks , that this very peculiarity has been
converted by many into a merit , and claimed as an evidence of this distinguished
author's freedom from national prejudice , and willingness to do justice to all .
Page 19
We do not , however , intend here to enter into an elaborate essay upon the
Despotism of the Press ; we merely intend to offer a passing remark , as to the
evil tendencies of the unlicensed abuse now so prevalent with the writers of the
public ...
We do not , however , intend here to enter into an elaborate essay upon the
Despotism of the Press ; we merely intend to offer a passing remark , as to the
evil tendencies of the unlicensed abuse now so prevalent with the writers of the
public ...
Page 20
... quiet shrewdness in many of the remarks of Natty Bumppo , which supplies the
place . The character of that simple - minded hunter is certainly the greatest effort
of its author ; and the Leather - Stocking Romances will undoubtedly remain ...
... quiet shrewdness in many of the remarks of Natty Bumppo , which supplies the
place . The character of that simple - minded hunter is certainly the greatest effort
of its author ; and the Leather - Stocking Romances will undoubtedly remain ...
Page 23
Our readers must not think these remarks , however dull , altogether misplaced ;
they will enable him the more clearly to judge why the writings of Cooper ,
admirable as they are , are not more extensively popular with his countrymen .
They are ...
Our readers must not think these remarks , however dull , altogether misplaced ;
they will enable him the more clearly to judge why the writings of Cooper ,
admirable as they are , are not more extensively popular with his countrymen .
They are ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Living Authors of America |
| Author | Thomas Powell |
| Publisher | Stringer and Townsend, 1850 |
| Original from | the Bavarian State Library |
| Digitized | 26 Aug 2011 |
| Length | 365 pages |
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