The Critical Review, Or, Annals of Literature, Volume 42Tobias Smollett W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1776 Each number includes a classified "Monthly catalogue." |
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... first of these volumes is divided into two books , which are each fubdivided into diftin & chapters and fections . In the beginning of the work , the author enquires into the nature and foundations of eloquence , or " that art or talent ...
... first of these volumes is divided into two books , which are each fubdivided into diftin & chapters and fections . In the beginning of the work , the author enquires into the nature and foundations of eloquence , or " that art or talent ...
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... first section he inquires into intuitive evidence , under the feveral divifions of rathematical axioms , consciousness , and common fenfe . In the fecond fe & tion he explains the nature of deductive evidence , distinguishing it into ...
... first section he inquires into intuitive evidence , under the feveral divifions of rathematical axioms , consciousness , and common fenfe . In the fecond fe & tion he explains the nature of deductive evidence , distinguishing it into ...
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... first hypothefis which our author confiders is that of the abbé du Bos , whọ imputes the pleasure we receive from tragic representations , to the relief they afford the mind from the difagreeable lift- leffness into which it falls ...
... first hypothefis which our author confiders is that of the abbé du Bos , whọ imputes the pleasure we receive from tragic representations , to the relief they afford the mind from the difagreeable lift- leffness into which it falls ...
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... first , from the great pains often taken by writers ( whofe defign is certainly not to fhock , but to please their readers ) to make the most moving ftories they relate , be firmly believed : fecondly , from the tendency , nay fondness ...
... first , from the great pains often taken by writers ( whofe defign is certainly not to fhock , but to please their readers ) to make the most moving ftories they relate , be firmly believed : fecondly , from the tendency , nay fondness ...
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... first , indifferent , whether this exchange is made in France or in fo- reign countries by means of exportation ; for in whatever man- ner the proprietors fell or exchange their corn , provided they are fatisfied , they will be ...
... first , indifferent , whether this exchange is made in France or in fo- reign countries by means of exportation ; for in whatever man- ner the proprietors fell or exchange their corn , provided they are fatisfied , they will be ...
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Page 118 - And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Page 54 - Murray, and the countries about. As these Highlanders use a light dress, and are very swift of foot, they went up and down so nimbly, that in less than two months' time they brought together 2000 red deer, besides roes and fallow deer.
Page 338 - But the issue of this debate proved tragical to poor Malebranche. In the heat of disputation he raised his voice so high, and gave way so freely to the natural impetuosity of a man of parts and a Frenchman, that he brought on himself a violent increase of his disorder, which carried him off a few days after.
Page 112 - The young man did not want natural talents ; but the father of him was a coxcomb, who affected being a fine gentleman so unmercifully, that he could not endure in his sight, or the frequent mention of one, who was his son, growing into manhood, and thrusting him out of the gay world. I have often thought the father took a...
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Page 54 - They had nothing for it but to throw themselves flat on the heath, and to allow the deer to pass over them. It was told the queen that several of the Highlanders had been wounded, and that two or three had been killed outright; and the whole body had got off, had not the Highlanders by their skill in hunting fallen upon a...
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Page 182 - Sometimes, with fecure delight, The upland hamlets will invite, When the merry bells ring round, And the jocund rebecks found To many a youth, and many...
Page 53 - In the year 1563, the Earl of Athol, a prince of the blood royal, had, with much trouble and vast expense, a hunting match for the entertainment of our most illustrious and most gracious queen. Our people call this a royal hunting. I was then a young man, and was present on that occasion. Two thousand Highlanders, or wild Scotch, as you call...
Page 54 - ... the herd? There is danger from that stag, for if either fear or rage should force him from the ridge of that hill, let...