The Port Folio, Volume 5Editor and Asbury Dickens, 1811 - Philadelphia (Pa.) |
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But the habitude of speaking as decidedly and freely of his own merits and defects as of those of others made him frequently appear a boaster to those who did not sufficiently know him . He was wedded to his opinions , and relinquished ...
But the habitude of speaking as decidedly and freely of his own merits and defects as of those of others made him frequently appear a boaster to those who did not sufficiently know him . He was wedded to his opinions , and relinquished ...
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The publication ( it appears ) is made from a sheet of extracts made by my brother for his own use while the letters ... nor need I particularly notice several of the disjointed paragraphs which appear exceedingly ridculous in that form ...
The publication ( it appears ) is made from a sheet of extracts made by my brother for his own use while the letters ... nor need I particularly notice several of the disjointed paragraphs which appear exceedingly ridculous in that form ...
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long time But to return to the essay : he observes “ Although the atmosphere is usually termed a fluid , yet from several peculiarities observable in its nature , some philosopher's appear to have entertained doubts upon this subject ...
long time But to return to the essay : he observes “ Although the atmosphere is usually termed a fluid , yet from several peculiarities observable in its nature , some philosopher's appear to have entertained doubts upon this subject ...
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In refuting the arguments of the adverse party , firmness of manner and distinctness of pronunciation should be observed , that you may not appear to endeavour to conceal or evade them , or to be intimidated by their force .
In refuting the arguments of the adverse party , firmness of manner and distinctness of pronunciation should be observed , that you may not appear to endeavour to conceal or evade them , or to be intimidated by their force .
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Some are better fitted for action than others , and most for some particular actions rather than others , for what fits well upon one would appear very awkward in another . Everyone therefore should first endeavour to know his own ...
Some are better fitted for action than others , and most for some particular actions rather than others , for what fits well upon one would appear very awkward in another . Everyone therefore should first endeavour to know his own ...
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| Title | The Port Folio, Volume 5 Volumes 40-42; Volumes 220-227 of American periodical series, 1800-1850 |
| Contributors | Joseph Dennie, Asbury Dickins, John Elihu Hall |
| Publisher | Editor and Asbury Dickens, 1811 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 11 Apr 2019 |
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