The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best Writers. Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments; and to Inclucate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingDurrie & Peck, 1830 - 204 pages Describes the wonders of light and optics, exploring such developments as lasers, fiber optics, and holography. |
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... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
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... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
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... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
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... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
... comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties that fall in our way almost every day of our lives . " " Those evil spirits , who , by long custom , have contracted in the body ha- bits of lust ' and sensuality ' ; malice ' and revenge ' ; an ...
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... Comforts of religion • 7. Diffidence of our abilities a mark of wisdom 8. On the importance of order in the distribution of our time 9. The dignity of virtue amidst corrupt examples 10. The ... comfort in affliction 4. CONTENTS .
... Comforts of religion • 7. Diffidence of our abilities a mark of wisdom 8. On the importance of order in the distribution of our time 9. The dignity of virtue amidst corrupt examples 10. The ... comfort in affliction 4. CONTENTS .
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