Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of Washington |
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... natural beauties . It commands a view of the Maryland shore of the Potomac , one of the most majestic of rivers , and of its course for many miles towards the Chesapeake Bay . An aged gentleman , still living in the neigh- borhood ...
... natural beauties . It commands a view of the Maryland shore of the Potomac , one of the most majestic of rivers , and of its course for many miles towards the Chesapeake Bay . An aged gentleman , still living in the neigh- borhood ...
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... nature rather than to procure admiration ; keep to the fashion of your equals , such as are civil and orderly with respect to times and places . " 20. Play not the peacock , looking everywhere about you to see if you be well decked , if ...
... nature rather than to procure admiration ; keep to the fashion of your equals , such as are civil and orderly with respect to times and places . " 20. Play not the peacock , looking everywhere about you to see if you be well decked , if ...
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... nature ; and in all causes of passion , admit reason to govern . 23. Utter not base and frivolous things among grave and learned men ; nor very difficult questions or subjects among the ignorant : nor things hard to be believed . " 24 ...
... nature ; and in all causes of passion , admit reason to govern . 23. Utter not base and frivolous things among grave and learned men ; nor very difficult questions or subjects among the ignorant : nor things hard to be believed . " 24 ...
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... natural parents although they be poor . 39. Let your recreations be manful , not sinful . “ 40. Labour to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire , called conscience . " These rules of conduct claim the reader's ...
... natural parents although they be poor . 39. Let your recreations be manful , not sinful . “ 40. Labour to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire , called conscience . " These rules of conduct claim the reader's ...
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... nature of the things themselves , how little and inconsiderable they are ; at least how uncertain and unstable they are . " Thou hast fine gay clothes , and this makes children and young men and women proud , even to admiration . But ...
... nature of the things themselves , how little and inconsiderable they are ; at least how uncertain and unstable they are . " Thou hast fine gay clothes , and this makes children and young men and women proud , even to admiration . But ...
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