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 pages Describes the wonders of light and optics, exploring such developments as lasers, fiber optics, and holography. |
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... affections is either feeble , or transient . A temperate use of such entertainment seems therefore requisite , to afford proper scope for the operations of the understanding and the heart . The reader will perceive , that the Compiler ...
... affections is either feeble , or transient . A temperate use of such entertainment seems therefore requisite , to afford proper scope for the operations of the understanding and the heart . The reader will perceive , that the Compiler ...
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... affections , even when they draw tears from our eyes for human misery , convey satisfaction to the heart . 22. They who have nothing to give , can often afford relief to others , by imparting what they feel . 23. Our ignorance of what ...
... affections , even when they draw tears from our eyes for human misery , convey satisfaction to the heart . 22. They who have nothing to give , can often afford relief to others , by imparting what they feel . 23. Our ignorance of what ...
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... affection , had never opened itself to the flattering allurements of ambition ; and the information of her advancement to the throne was by no means agreeable to her . She even re- fused to accept the crown ; pleaded the preferable ...
... affection , had never opened itself to the flattering allurements of ambition ; and the information of her advancement to the throne was by no means agreeable to her . She even re- fused to accept the crown ; pleaded the preferable ...
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... affections , but for the benefit of that assistance and support which are to be derived from the connexion . " 5 ... affection from the human breast ? F r 11. Extinguish all emotions of the heart , and Chap . 4 . 61 ARGUMENTATIVE ...
... affections , but for the benefit of that assistance and support which are to be derived from the connexion . " 5 ... affection from the human breast ? F r 11. Extinguish all emotions of the heart , and Chap . 4 . 61 ARGUMENTATIVE ...
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... affectionate zeal from which they flow , that gives them their best and most valuable recommendation . 14. It is so far indeed from being verified by fact , that a sense of our wants is the original cause of forming these amicable alli ...
... affectionate zeal from which they flow , that gives them their best and most valuable recommendation . 14. It is so far indeed from being verified by fact , that a sense of our wants is the original cause of forming these amicable alli ...
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