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... tion of a Breakwater at Nantucket . - 1828 . INTRODUCTORY Lecture , read to the Boston Mechanics ' Institution , at the opening of the Course of Lectures . - Nov . 12 , 1828 . • 433 • 439 • 450 ARGUMENT on the Trial of John F. Knapp ...
... tion of a Breakwater at Nantucket . - 1828 . INTRODUCTORY Lecture , read to the Boston Mechanics ' Institution , at the opening of the Course of Lectures . - Nov . 12 , 1828 . • 433 • 439 • 450 ARGUMENT on the Trial of John F. Knapp ...
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... tion By ascending to an association with our ancestors ; by con- templating their example and studying their character ; by partaking their sentiments , and imbibing their spirit ; by accompanying them in their toils , by sympathizing ...
... tion By ascending to an association with our ancestors ; by con- templating their example and studying their character ; by partaking their sentiments , and imbibing their spirit ; by accompanying them in their toils , by sympathizing ...
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... tion , or of gain . Uniformity in matters of religion was pressed with such extreme rigor , that a voluntary exile seemed the most eli- gible mode of escaping from the penalties of noncompliance . The accession of Elizabeth had , it is ...
... tion , or of gain . Uniformity in matters of religion was pressed with such extreme rigor , that a voluntary exile seemed the most eli- gible mode of escaping from the penalties of noncompliance . The accession of Elizabeth had , it is ...
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... tion . Such was this proximity , in many instances , that the new set- tlements appeared rather to be the mere extension of population over contiguous territory , than the establishment of distant colonies . In proportion as they were ...
... tion . Such was this proximity , in many instances , that the new set- tlements appeared rather to be the mere extension of population over contiguous territory , than the establishment of distant colonies . In proportion as they were ...
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Daniel Webster. tion , with whatever appalling apprehensions , which might sometimes arise with force to shake the firmest purpose , they had yet committed themselves to Heaven , and the elements ; and a thousand leagues of water soon ...
Daniel Webster. tion , with whatever appalling apprehensions , which might sometimes arise with force to shake the firmest purpose , they had yet committed themselves to Heaven , and the elements ; and a thousand leagues of water soon ...
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