Anglo-American Literature and MannersC. Scribner, 1852 - 312 pages |
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... seen in the harbor of Delft , in Holland , a little vessel of poor appearance and meanly equipped . It was called the May Flower . It was anchored in the harbor , waiting for its cargo and its passengers , the former very tri- fling ...
... seen in the harbor of Delft , in Holland , a little vessel of poor appearance and meanly equipped . It was called the May Flower . It was anchored in the harbor , waiting for its cargo and its passengers , the former very tri- fling ...
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... seen , the manly virtues of the Puritans have grown ; but their imagination has rested mute . Problem of curious resolution . SECTION II . WHAT IS IMAGINATION ? -THE UNITED STATES WANT HIS- TORICAL PERSPECTIVE , NOT GREATNESS . What is ...
... seen , the manly virtues of the Puritans have grown ; but their imagination has rested mute . Problem of curious resolution . SECTION II . WHAT IS IMAGINATION ? -THE UNITED STATES WANT HIS- TORICAL PERSPECTIVE , NOT GREATNESS . What is ...
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... seen or felt ; treasure of remembrance whose poverty constitutes what is called stupid- ity , whose confusion results in extravagance , whose riches and plenitude constitute Genius . One abuses the elasticity of language , when one ...
... seen or felt ; treasure of remembrance whose poverty constitutes what is called stupid- ity , whose confusion results in extravagance , whose riches and plenitude constitute Genius . One abuses the elasticity of language , when one ...
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... seen our Mirabeaus , our Camille Desmoulins ; he has watched them as they worked ; he has consigned his reflections to a journal , which is now published . How has he prophesied ? You will not accuse him of judging after the blow was ...
... seen our Mirabeaus , our Camille Desmoulins ; he has watched them as they worked ; he has consigned his reflections to a journal , which is now published . How has he prophesied ? You will not accuse him of judging after the blow was ...
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... seen a true liberty develop itself by mere moral force . He could not forget that he had taken a very active part , played a very essential role in a revolution crowned with success , with fortune , with power . How could Morris help ...
... seen a true liberty develop itself by mere moral force . He could not forget that he had taken a very active part , played a very essential role in a revolution crowned with success , with fortune , with power . How could Morris help ...
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