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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... labour we can bestow upon the subject . But the pleasure derived to ourselves and others , from a clear communication of ideas and feelings ; and the strong and durable impressions made thereby on the minds of the reader and the ...
... labour we can bestow upon the subject . But the pleasure derived to ourselves and others , from a clear communication of ideas and feelings ; and the strong and durable impressions made thereby on the minds of the reader and the ...
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... labour is requisite , and difficulties are to be surmounted ; and where a con- ductor is needed , to direct our way , and to aid our steps . 14. In judging of others , let us always think the best , and em- ploy the spirit of charity ...
... labour is requisite , and difficulties are to be surmounted ; and where a con- ductor is needed , to direct our way , and to aid our steps . 14. In judging of others , let us always think the best , and em- ploy the spirit of charity ...
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... labours with joy and plenty . - Thus the man who distributes his fortune with generosity and prudence , is amply re- paid by the gratitude of those whom he obliges , by the approba- tion of his own mind , and by the favour of Heaven . 2 ...
... labours with joy and plenty . - Thus the man who distributes his fortune with generosity and prudence , is amply re- paid by the gratitude of those whom he obliges , by the approba- tion of his own mind , and by the favour of Heaven . 2 ...
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... labour and are heavy laden . " 10 What a smiling aspect does the love of parents and chil- dren , of brothers and sisters , of friends and relations , give to every surrounding object , and every returning day ! With what a lustre does ...
... labour and are heavy laden . " 10 What a smiling aspect does the love of parents and chil- dren , of brothers and sisters , of friends and relations , give to every surrounding object , and every returning day ! With what a lustre does ...
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... labours of industry , and satisfy the most extensive desires , if no part of it be suffered to lie waste by negligence , to be overrun with noxious plants , or laid out for show , rather than use . 3. When Aristotle was asked , " What a ...
... labours of industry , and satisfy the most extensive desires , if no part of it be suffered to lie waste by negligence , to be overrun with noxious plants , or laid out for show , rather than use . 3. When Aristotle was asked , " What a ...
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