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... received , and where he formed an intimate friendship with Mendelssohn , which had a most beneficial influence on the career of the Bethune . ndexing the documents , & c . , BEETON'S MODERN MEN AND WOMEN . 15 Beke. ...
... received , and where he formed an intimate friendship with Mendelssohn , which had a most beneficial influence on the career of the Bethune . ndexing the documents , & c . , BEETON'S MODERN MEN AND WOMEN . 15 Beke. ...
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... formed one of the explor- ing band who helped to render the continent of Africa known to their countrymen by their ex- plorations and writings . He was the son of a Bristol merchant , and was for a short time a partner in his father's ...
... formed one of the explor- ing band who helped to render the continent of Africa known to their countrymen by their ex- plorations and writings . He was the son of a Bristol merchant , and was for a short time a partner in his father's ...
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... formed in 1838 , and , in conjunction with Mr. Cobden , proved himself one of the warmest advocates of the repeal of the corn laws . In 1843 he unsuc- cessfully contested the representation of the city of Durham ; but in the next ...
... formed in 1838 , and , in conjunction with Mr. Cobden , proved himself one of the warmest advocates of the repeal of the corn laws . In 1843 he unsuc- cessfully contested the representation of the city of Durham ; but in the next ...
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... formed , in which Brougham soon distinguished himself as an extempora- neous debater . In 1802 the " Edinburgh Re- view was started , and Brougham , after the third number , was admitted as a contributor to its pages . He had for his ...
... formed , in which Brougham soon distinguished himself as an extempora- neous debater . In 1802 the " Edinburgh Re- view was started , and Brougham , after the third number , was admitted as a contributor to its pages . He had for his ...
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... formed earnestly followed up his plan of furnishing wholesome literature and instructive works for the lower classes , an object which has never been lost sight of , although the firm of Cassell , Petter , and Galpin is now as well ...
... formed earnestly followed up his plan of furnishing wholesome literature and instructive works for the lower classes , an object which has never been lost sight of , although the firm of Cassell , Petter , and Galpin is now as well ...
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Sida 194 - Journal of a Voyage to the Northern Whale Fishery; including researches and discoveries on the Eastern Coast of West Greenland, made in the Summer of 1822, in the ship Baffin, of Liverpool.
Sida 135 - A General Dictionary of Geography, Descriptive, Physical, Statistical, and Historical ; forming a complete Gazetteer of the World. By A. KEITH JOHNSTON, FRSE 8vo. 31s. 6d. M'Culloch's Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the various Countries, Places, and principal Natural Objects in the World.
Sida 201 - Buccleugh-place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey. I proposed that we should set up a Review ; this was acceded to with acclamation. I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the Edinburgh Review. The motto I proposed for the Review was, " Tenui musam meditamur avena." " We cultivate literature upon a little oatmeal.
Sida 228 - HISTORICAL VIEW OF THE PROGRESS OF DISCOVERY ON THE MORE NORTHERN COASTS OF NORTH AMERICA.
Sida 46 - I have begun several times many things, and I have often succeeded at last. I shall sit down now ; but the time will come when you will hear me.
Sida 116 - Specimens of English Dramatic Poets who lived about the time of Shakspeare...
Sida 32 - An Account of the Abipones, an Equestrian People of Paraguay From the Latin of Martin Dobrizhoffer, eighteen years a Missionary in that country.
Sida 160 - France he devoted himself to the study of the law, and was called to the bar in 1825. As a lawyer he was almost entirely employed in peerage cases before the House of Lords. He compiled a History of the Battle of Agincourt, a Life of Chaucer, The Dispatches and Letters of Lord Nelson, History of the British Navy, and other equally important works.
Sida 138 - the most powerful, the most constant, and the most generous of his enemies.
Sida 32 - Gentleman,' 8vo, London, first and second editions, 1857. On the 6th of June, 1860, he was called to the bar...