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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Page 39
... means of obtaining the same end . We then relax our vigour , and resolve no longer to be terrified with crimes at a distance ; but rely upon our own constancy , and venture to approach what we resolve never to touch . We thus enter the ...
... means of obtaining the same end . We then relax our vigour , and resolve no longer to be terrified with crimes at a distance ; but rely upon our own constancy , and venture to approach what we resolve never to touch . We thus enter the ...
Page 40
... deny them that which we look upon as the proper means for attaining it ? 6. It is therefore an unspeakable blessing , to be born in those parts of the world where wisdom and knowledge flourish ; 40 Part 1 . THE ENGLISH READER .
... deny them that which we look upon as the proper means for attaining it ? 6. It is therefore an unspeakable blessing , to be born in those parts of the world where wisdom and knowledge flourish ; 40 Part 1 . THE ENGLISH READER .
Page 41
... means soever it may be de- rived upon us , is the gift of Him who is the great Author of good , and the Father of mercies . 3. If gratitude , when exerted towards one another , naturally produces a very pleasing sensation in the mind of ...
... means soever it may be de- rived upon us , is the gift of Him who is the great Author of good , and the Father of mercies . 3. If gratitude , when exerted towards one another , naturally produces a very pleasing sensation in the mind of ...
Page 42
... means of the fierce and desperate passions which he allows to rage in his soul . 4. Those evil spirits who inhabit the regions of misery , are rep- resented as delighting in revenge and cruelty . But all that is great and good in the ...
... means of the fierce and desperate passions which he allows to rage in his soul . 4. Those evil spirits who inhabit the regions of misery , are rep- resented as delighting in revenge and cruelty . But all that is great and good in the ...
Page 47
... mean condescen- ssions . We see it in vain either to flatter or to threaten him ; he rests on a principle within , which we cannot shake . To this man we may , on any occasion , safely commit our cause . He is incapa- ble of betraying ...
... mean condescen- ssions . We see it in vain either to flatter or to threaten him ; he rests on a principle within , which we cannot shake . To this man we may , on any occasion , safely commit our cause . He is incapa- ble of betraying ...
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