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Seite 35
... but this , it is thought , was executed by mademoiselle Keralio . ' BERENGER (
RICHARD ) , esq . many years gentleman of the horse to bis majesty , a man of
considerable literary talents , and for bis personal accomplishments calied , by Dr
...
... but this , it is thought , was executed by mademoiselle Keralio . ' BERENGER (
RICHARD ) , esq . many years gentleman of the horse to bis majesty , a man of
considerable literary talents , and for bis personal accomplishments calied , by Dr
...
Seite 38
His first publications were hąrangues , panegyrics , and funeral orations , few of
which survived him , but the following works were thought entitled to more
durable fame : 1 . A translation of Thuanus “ De re Accipitraria , ” and of Bargeo ' s
...
His first publications were hąrangues , panegyrics , and funeral orations , few of
which survived him , but the following works were thought entitled to more
durable fame : 1 . A translation of Thuanus “ De re Accipitraria , ” and of Bargeo ' s
...
Seite 47
The abbé Barruel says , that when this work was first undertaken , some
deference was still paid to religion , and Bergier thought it incumbent on him to
yield to the pressing solicitations of his friends , lest the part treating of religion
should fall ...
The abbé Barruel says , that when this work was first undertaken , some
deference was still paid to religion , and Bergier thought it incumbent on him to
yield to the pressing solicitations of his friends , lest the part treating of religion
should fall ...
Seite 58
... otherwise called the Isles of Bermuda : " a scheme which had employed his
thoughts for three or four years past ; and for which he was disposed to make
many personal sacrifices . As what he deemed necessary steps he offered to
resign all ...
... otherwise called the Isles of Bermuda : " a scheme which had employed his
thoughts for three or four years past ; and for which he was disposed to make
many personal sacrifices . As what he deemed necessary steps he offered to
resign all ...
Seite 60
... to notify the royal intentions in proper time to the duke of Dorset , then lord
lieutenant of Ireland , his excellency was so offended at this disposal of the
richest deanery in Ireland , without his concurrence , that it was thought proper
not to press ...
... to notify the royal intentions in proper time to the duke of Dorset , then lord
lieutenant of Ireland , his excellency was so offended at this disposal of the
richest deanery in Ireland , without his concurrence , that it was thought proper
not to press ...
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Seite 58 - A Proposal for the Better Supplying of Churches in our Foreign Plantations, and for Converting the Savage Americans to Christianity by a College to be Erected in the Summer Islands, Otherwise Called the Isles of Bermuda . . . London, 1724 •'[ Fothergill, John].
Seite 62 - Siris, a Chain of Philosophical Reflections and Inquiries concerning the Virtues of TAR WATER...
Seite 255 - The effect of certaine Sermons touching the full Redemption of Mankind by the death and bloud of Christ Jesus ; wherein...
Seite 308 - In the preamble of this act (which passed the legislature), a conviction was expressed, that ' if many offenders convicted of crimes for which transportation has been usually inflicted, were ordered to solitary confinement, accompanied by well regulated labour and religious instruction, it might be the means, under Providence, not only of deterring others from the commission of the like crimes, but also of reforming the individuals and inuring them to habits of industry.
Seite 492 - You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery. But I say to you, that whosoever shall look on a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Seite 63 - As to his person, he was a handsome man, with a countenance full of meaning and benignity, remarkable for great strength of limbs, and, till his sedentary life impaired it, of a very robust constitution.
Seite 176 - Could how Betterton spoke be as easily known as what he spoke, then might you see the muse of Shakspeare in her triumph, with all her beauties in their best array, rising into real life and charming her beholders.
Seite 178 - Cassius, in your looks ! &c. Not but in some part of this scene, where he reproaches Cassius, his temper is not under this suppression, but opens into that warmth which becomes a man of virtue ; yet this is that hasty spark of anger, which Brutus himself endeavours to excuse.
Seite 55 - Berkeley; and indeed most of the writings of that very ingenious author form the best lessons of scepticism, which are to be found either among the ancient or modern philosophers, Bayle not excepted. He professes, however, in his title-page (and undoubtedly with great truth) to have composed his book against the sceptics as well as against the atheists and freethinkers. But that all his arguments, though otherwise intended, are, in reality, merely sceptical, appears from this, that they admit of...
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| Titel | The General Biographical Dictionary:: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation; Particularly the British and Irish; from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time.. Band 5 von The General Biographical Dictionary: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation, Alexander Chalmers Band 5 von The General Biographical Dictionary:: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation; Particularly the British and Irish; from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time, Alexander Chalmers |
| Herausgeber | Alexander Chalmers |
| Verlag | J. Nichols, 1812 |
| Original von | Oxford University |
| Digitalisiert | 8. Jan. 2007 |
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