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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... enjoyed ; and remember , that every moment of delay takes away something from the value of his be- nefaction . And let him who proposes his own happiness reflect , that while he forms his purpose , the day rolls on , and “ the night ...
... enjoyed ; and remember , that every moment of delay takes away something from the value of his be- nefaction . And let him who proposes his own happiness reflect , that while he forms his purpose , the day rolls on , and “ the night ...
Page 23
... enjoy , ) yet , if it mitigates the evils which necessarily belong to our state , it may justly be said to give " rest to them who labour and are heavy laden . " 10 What a smiling aspect does the love of parents and chil- dren , of ...
... enjoy , ) yet , if it mitigates the evils which necessarily belong to our state , it may justly be said to give " rest to them who labour and are heavy laden . " 10 What a smiling aspect does the love of parents and chil- dren , of ...
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... enjoy ; on the small difference which the diversi- ty of 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 ...
... enjoy ; on the small difference which the diversi- ty of 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 ...
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... enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within our- selves that misery has fixed its seat . Our disordered hearts , our guilty passions , our violent prejudices , and misplaced ...
... enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within our- selves that misery has fixed its seat . Our disordered hearts , our guilty passions , our violent prejudices , and misplaced ...
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... enjoy any longer a happiness so terrible . 6. By this device , Dionysius intimated to Damocles , how mise- rable he was in the midst of all his treasures ; and in possession of all the honours and enjoyments which royalty could bestow ...
... enjoy any longer a happiness so terrible . 6. By this device , Dionysius intimated to Damocles , how mise- rable he was in the midst of all his treasures ; and in possession of all the honours and enjoyments which royalty could bestow ...
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