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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... possess , vir- tue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . 4. Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . 5. Sincerity and truth form the basis of every virtue . 6 ...
... possess , vir- tue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . 4. Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . 5. Sincerity and truth form the basis of every virtue . 6 ...
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... possessed great riches , and all the pleasures which wealth and power could procure . Damocles , one of his flatterers , deceived by those specious appearances of happiness , took occa- sion to compliment him on the extent of his power ...
... possessed great riches , and all the pleasures which wealth and power could procure . Damocles , one of his flatterers , deceived by those specious appearances of happiness , took occa- sion to compliment him on the extent of his power ...
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... possessed were next to royal , his pride was every day fed with that servile homage , which is pecu- liar to Asiatick courts ; and all the servants of the king prostrated themselves before him . In the midst of this general adulation ...
... possessed were next to royal , his pride was every day fed with that servile homage , which is pecu- liar to Asiatick courts ; and all the servants of the king prostrated themselves before him . In the midst of this general adulation ...
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... possessed the most engaging disposition , the most accomplished parts ; and being of an equal age with king Edward VI . she had received all her education with him , and seemed even to possess a greater facility in acquiring every part ...
... possessed the most engaging disposition , the most accomplished parts ; and being of an equal age with king Edward VI . she had received all her education with him , and seemed even to possess a greater facility in acquiring every part ...
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... possess , and from whom we expect every thing we yet hope for . SECTION III . On Forgiveness . ADDISON . 1. THE most plain and natural sentiments of equity concur with divine authority , to enforce the duty of forgiveness . Let him who ...
... possess , and from whom we expect every thing we yet hope for . SECTION III . On Forgiveness . ADDISON . 1. THE most plain and natural sentiments of equity concur with divine authority , to enforce the duty of forgiveness . Let him who ...
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