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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... successful as to accomplish these ends , even in a small degree , he will think that his time and pains have been well employed , and will deem himself amply rewarded . * In some of the pieces , the Compiler has made a few alterations ...
... successful as to accomplish these ends , even in a small degree , he will think that his time and pains have been well employed , and will deem himself amply rewarded . * In some of the pieces , the Compiler has made a few alterations ...
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... success . 24. The veil which covers from our sight the events of suc- ceeding years , is a veil woven by the hand of mercy . 25. The best preparation for all the uncertainties of futurity , consists in a well - ordered mind , a good ...
... success . 24. The veil which covers from our sight the events of suc- ceeding years , is a veil woven by the hand of mercy . 25. The best preparation for all the uncertainties of futurity , consists in a well - ordered mind , a good ...
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... success , and blind to approaching ruin , he continued exulting in his prosperity . Invited by Ahas- uerus to a royal banquet , which Esther the queen had prepared , " he went forth that day joyful , and with a glad heart . ' But be ...
... success , and blind to approaching ruin , he continued exulting in his prosperity . Invited by Ahas- uerus to a royal banquet , which Esther the queen had prepared , " he went forth that day joyful , and with a glad heart . ' But be ...
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... success is far oftener owing to their having deviated from that road , than to their having encountered insuperable bars in it . Some , by being too artful , forfeit the reputation of probity . Some , by being Chap . 4 . 59 ...
... success is far oftener owing to their having deviated from that road , than to their having encountered insuperable bars in it . Some , by being too artful , forfeit the reputation of probity . Some , by being Chap . 4 . 59 ...
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... success to their own dili- gence , rather than to his blessing : and in their adversity , they impute their distresses to his providence , not to their own mis- behaviour . Whereas , the truth is the very reverse of this . Every good ...
... success to their own dili- gence , rather than to his blessing : and in their adversity , they impute their distresses to his providence , not to their own mis- behaviour . Whereas , the truth is the very reverse of this . Every good ...
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