The Works of Sir William Jones ...G. G. and J. Robinson, 1799 |
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... whose important studies I cannot but conceive high expectations ; and , as far as mere labour will avail , I fincerely promise , that , if in my allotted sphere of jurisprudence , or in intellectual excurfion , that I may have leisure ...
... whose important studies I cannot but conceive high expectations ; and , as far as mere labour will avail , I fincerely promise , that , if in my allotted sphere of jurisprudence , or in intellectual excurfion , that I may have leisure ...
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... whose researches into nature , works of art , and inventions of fancy , many valuable hints may be derived for our own improvement and advantage . If that , indeed , were not the principal object of your inftitution , little elfe could ...
... whose researches into nature , works of art , and inventions of fancy , many valuable hints may be derived for our own improvement and advantage . If that , indeed , were not the principal object of your inftitution , little elfe could ...
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... whose presence deters me from saying more of him , will in due time gratify the publick . The poetry of Mathurà , which is the Parnafian land of the Hindus , has a fofter and less elevated ftrain ; but , fince the inhabitants of the ...
... whose presence deters me from saying more of him , will in due time gratify the publick . The poetry of Mathurà , which is the Parnafian land of the Hindus , has a fofter and less elevated ftrain ; but , fince the inhabitants of the ...
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... whose principles are explained in the Derfana Sáftra , comprise all the metaphyficks of the old Aca- demy , the Stoa , the Lyceum ; nor is it poffible to read the Védánta , or the many fine compofitions in illuftration of it , without ...
... whose principles are explained in the Derfana Sáftra , comprise all the metaphyficks of the old Aca- demy , the Stoa , the Lyceum ; nor is it poffible to read the Védánta , or the many fine compofitions in illuftration of it , without ...
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... whose mandates are obeyed . ' We are told , that , from an elegant verb in this diftich , the royal poet acquired the furname of Almuâáfer , or the Courteous . Now the reasons for believing this verse genuine are its brevity , which ...
... whose mandates are obeyed . ' We are told , that , from an elegant verb in this diftich , the royal poet acquired the furname of Almuâáfer , or the Courteous . Now the reasons for believing this verse genuine are its brevity , which ...
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