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Thus generously supported , he acquired , in a short time , a knowledge of philosophy and the oriental languages , and learned to ... where he was appointed book kecper , and obtained an opportunity of learning the French language .
Thus generously supported , he acquired , in a short time , a knowledge of philosophy and the oriental languages , and learned to ... where he was appointed book kecper , and obtained an opportunity of learning the French language .
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and all other branches of the science of mathematics as well as with physics , physiology , jurisprudence , eloquence , poetry , and the Greek , Latin , French , Italian , and German languages . His uncommon talent for mathematics now ...
and all other branches of the science of mathematics as well as with physics , physiology , jurisprudence , eloquence , poetry , and the Greek , Latin , French , Italian , and German languages . His uncommon talent for mathematics now ...
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... and to a classical ear , vapid and offensive ; though decorated occasionally with the most brilliant ornaments of language , and communicated with all the dignity and expression of chaste and animated eloquence .
... and to a classical ear , vapid and offensive ; though decorated occasionally with the most brilliant ornaments of language , and communicated with all the dignity and expression of chaste and animated eloquence .
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And as the greater part of the conclusion consists in illustration , the most energetic language and strongest figures have place here , " and consequently here the orator has an ample field for the display of his powers , the utmost ...
And as the greater part of the conclusion consists in illustration , the most energetic language and strongest figures have place here , " and consequently here the orator has an ample field for the display of his powers , the utmost ...
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But this familiarity with the languages however extraordinary it may appear was equalled by his knowledge of philosophy and the mathematics . His taste for poetry and his talent for criticism were so great that they procured him the ...
But this familiarity with the languages however extraordinary it may appear was equalled by his knowledge of philosophy and the mathematics . His taste for poetry and his talent for criticism were so great that they procured him the ...
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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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