The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best Writers. Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments; and to Inclucate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingDurrie & Peck, 1830 - 204 páginas Describes the wonders of light and optics, exploring such developments as lasers, fiber optics, and holography. |
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... fortune 24. The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to king Pyrrhus 25. Character of James I. king of England 132 133 26. Charles V. emperor of Germany , resigns his dominions , and retires from the world . . 134 ib . • • • 137 ...
... fortune 24. The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to king Pyrrhus 25. Character of James I. king of England 132 133 26. Charles V. emperor of Germany , resigns his dominions , and retires from the world . . 134 ib . • • • 137 ...
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... fortune ; and by no alter- ation of circumstances is likely to be remedied . 12. When the love of unwarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross their time , and to stir up their ...
... fortune ; and by no alter- ation of circumstances is likely to be remedied . 12. When the love of unwarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross their time , and to stir up their ...
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... fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising , that envy should ever have been a prevalent passion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians . Where 26 Part 1 . THE ENGLISH READER .
... fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising , that envy should ever have been a prevalent passion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians . Where 26 Part 1 . THE ENGLISH READER .
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... fortune . Amidst all disadvan- tages of this kind , a pure , a steadfast , and enlightened mind , pos- sessed of strong virtue , could enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ...
... fortune . Amidst all disadvan- tages of this kind , a pure , a steadfast , and enlightened mind , pos- sessed of strong virtue , could enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ...
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... fortune , a like steady perseverance . 11. On the day of her execution , her husband , lord Guilford , desired permission to see her ; but she refused her consent , and sent him word , that the tenderness of their parting would over ...
... fortune , a like steady perseverance . 11. On the day of her execution , her husband , lord Guilford , desired permission to see her ; but she refused her consent , and sent him word , that the tenderness of their parting would over ...
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