The National Review, Volume 54W.H. Allen, 1910 - English literature |
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Page 83
... less than a third . The Society had unconsciously selected more than a scholar for its agent , and was agreeably surprised to find such astuteness . At length , in August 1835 , the work was completed . A thousand copies of the Manchu ...
... less than a third . The Society had unconsciously selected more than a scholar for its agent , and was agreeably surprised to find such astuteness . At length , in August 1835 , the work was completed . A thousand copies of the Manchu ...
Page 103
... less agreeable quarter of London than their own . We have even known people leaving their country houses in summer for " rest cures " in dusty , noisy London . Now this seems a very singular thing to do , and it is worth while to try ...
... less agreeable quarter of London than their own . We have even known people leaving their country houses in summer for " rest cures " in dusty , noisy London . Now this seems a very singular thing to do , and it is worth while to try ...
Page 116
... less contributory , but the real reason , I am inclined to think , was tersely stated by John W. Gates the other day , and Mr. Gates is neither an economist , a socialist , nor a sociologist , but simply a hard - headed speculator ...
... less contributory , but the real reason , I am inclined to think , was tersely stated by John W. Gates the other day , and Mr. Gates is neither an economist , a socialist , nor a sociologist , but simply a hard - headed speculator ...
Page 134
... less freedom , provided that I also secured a little less noise . " We encourage conversation at meals , " my host shouted above the roar of voices . " So I hear , " was all I bellowed back . We did not hear much about ideals during ...
... less freedom , provided that I also secured a little less noise . " We encourage conversation at meals , " my host shouted above the roar of voices . " So I hear , " was all I bellowed back . We did not hear much about ideals during ...
Page 140
... less patience and perseverance than determination and driving power . Immediately on his landing in India on November 28 , 1902 , Lord Kitchener was of course bound to form some first impressions . He found no indication of any serious ...
... less patience and perseverance than determination and driving power . Immediately on his landing in India on November 28 , 1902 , Lord Kitchener was of course bound to form some first impressions . He found no indication of any serious ...
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