The Calcutta Review, Volume 26University of Calcutta, 1856 |
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Page 62
... things not so easily pleased as those who have gone before us . We are made of sterner stuff , and look more for a quid pro quo in every thing . We do not like to throw a laugh away even we must have the laugh's worth first . Our ances ...
... things not so easily pleased as those who have gone before us . We are made of sterner stuff , and look more for a quid pro quo in every thing . We do not like to throw a laugh away even we must have the laugh's worth first . Our ances ...
Page 255
... thing that the Sonthal should turn dacoit . The Sonthals were a separate race ; they were quite distinct from Bengalees , and without distinction of caste ; they were unacquainted with the conventionalities and trickeries , the modes of ...
... thing that the Sonthal should turn dacoit . The Sonthals were a separate race ; they were quite distinct from Bengalees , and without distinction of caste ; they were unacquainted with the conventionalities and trickeries , the modes of ...
Page 388
... thing they had ever done , that could be honestly regarded as the very smallest incentive to it . Very often the punctual payment of their wages is held as a grand cause for extraordinary gratitude ; and to their honour be it spoken ...
... thing they had ever done , that could be honestly regarded as the very smallest incentive to it . Very often the punctual payment of their wages is held as a grand cause for extraordinary gratitude ; and to their honour be it spoken ...
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CONTENTS OF No | 1 |
HERODOTUS VERIFIED | 24 |
WARREN HASTINGS IN SLIPPERS | 59 |
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