 | 1819 - 654 pages
...the farms. "Being naturally of a retired and contemplative disposition, fond of study, and peculiarly attached to agricultural pursuits, he early in life...occupation subservient also to the improvement of the poor in his neighbourhood. It is above twenty years since he first formed the plan, -which in its completes!... | |
 | 1823 - 426 pages
...for one of his station, in that frugal country, though trifling indeed, if compared with the sreat things he has effected by the judicious disposition...of it. Fond of study, and particularly attached to agricultu -al pursuits, he early in life devoted himself to the praise-worthy objects of improving... | |
 | Mrs. Barwell (Louisa Mary) - Education - 1842 - 428 pages
...the farm. Being naturally of a retired and contemplative disposition, fond of study, and peculiarly attached to agricultural pursuits, he early in life...industry, and of making this occupation subservient to the improvement of the poor in his neighbourhood. It is above twenty years since he first formed... | |
 | Mrs. Barwell (Louisa Mary) - Education - 1842 - 392 pages
...the farm. Being naturally of a retired and contemplative disposition, fond of study, and peculiarly attached to agricultural pursuits, he early in life...industry, and of making this occupation subservient to the improvement of the poor in his neighbourhood. It is above twenty years since he first formed... | |
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... the property managed in the usual way. The land forms part of a beautiful plain, surrounded by hills, and interspersed with woods. The house and pleasuregrounds are agreeably situated in the middle of the farm. Being naturally of a retired and contemplative... 