The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, LL. D. ... Eleven Volumes in Two..., Volume 1Edwards & Bushnell, 1857 |
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... attempt would have been premature , and consequently unsuccessful . He took several opportunities , however , of suggesting a variety of hints on the necessity of new - modelling and improving the system of education - particularly in ...
... attempt would have been premature , and consequently unsuccessful . He took several opportunities , however , of suggesting a variety of hints on the necessity of new - modelling and improving the system of education - particularly in ...
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... attempts to discover mines by means of divining - rods and to cure palsies , inflammations , obstruc- tions , and other disorders , by animal mag- netism and metallic tractors - and , above all , the attempt to conduct mankind to ...
... attempts to discover mines by means of divining - rods and to cure palsies , inflammations , obstruc- tions , and other disorders , by animal mag- netism and metallic tractors - and , above all , the attempt to conduct mankind to ...
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... attempt is made to convey to the minds of youth the ideas contained in the lessons they read and commit to memory . During these reading exercises , the Shorter Cate- chisin is put into their hands , in order that its vocables may be ...
... attempt is made to convey to the minds of youth the ideas contained in the lessons they read and commit to memory . During these reading exercises , the Shorter Cate- chisin is put into their hands , in order that its vocables may be ...
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... attempt to aspire ; and after two or three years ' training in such exercises , they know little more of the subject ... attempted to be taught ; and , in most instances , a far greater degree of importance is attached to the acquirement ...
... attempt to aspire ; and after two or three years ' training in such exercises , they know little more of the subject ... attempted to be taught ; and , in most instances , a far greater degree of importance is attached to the acquirement ...
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... attempt is made to convey ideas to the youthful mind , along with the ele- mentary sounds of language and the art of pronunciation . Provided children can mouth the words , and vociferate with alacrity the dif- ferent sentences ...
... attempt is made to convey ideas to the youthful mind , along with the ele- mentary sounds of language and the art of pronunciation . Provided children can mouth the words , and vociferate with alacrity the dif- ferent sentences ...
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