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 páginas Describes the wonders of light and optics, exploring such developments as lasers, fiber optics, and holography. |
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... Providence recommended . 13. The influence of devotion on the happiness of life 14. The planetary and terrestrial worlds comparatively considered 15. On the power of custom , and the uses to which it may be applied 17. Description of ...
... Providence recommended . 13. The influence of devotion on the happiness of life 14. The planetary and terrestrial worlds comparatively considered 15. On the power of custom , and the uses to which it may be applied 17. Description of ...
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... Providence · 5. The Creator's works attest his greatness 6. Address to the Deity 7. The pursuit of happiness often ill directed 8. The fire - side . • • 9. Providence vindicated in the present state of man . 10. Selfishness reproved 179 ...
... Providence · 5. The Creator's works attest his greatness 6. Address to the Deity 7. The pursuit of happiness often ill directed 8. The fire - side . • • 9. Providence vindicated in the present state of man . 10. Selfishness reproved 179 ...
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... Providence has prepared for all . " I will restore thy daughter again to life , " said the eastern sage , to a prince who grieved immoderately for the loss of a beloved child , " provided thou art able to engrave on her tomb , the names ...
... Providence has prepared for all . " I will restore thy daughter again to life , " said the eastern sage , to a prince who grieved immoderately for the loss of a beloved child , " provided thou art able to engrave on her tomb , the names ...
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... Providence has placed man with man , and reflect on the infirmities common to all . If the reflection on natural equality and mutual offences , be in- sufficient to prompt humanity , let us at least remember what we are in the sight of ...
... Providence has placed man with man , and reflect on the infirmities common to all . If the reflection on natural equality and mutual offences , be in- sufficient to prompt humanity , let us at least remember what we are in the sight of ...
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... Providence and futurity , which alone can warm and fill the heart . I speak here of such as retain the feelings of humanity ; whom misfortunes have softened , and perhaps rendered more delicately sensible ; not of such as possess that ...
... Providence and futurity , which alone can warm and fill the heart . I speak here of such as retain the feelings of humanity ; whom misfortunes have softened , and perhaps rendered more delicately sensible ; not of such as possess that ...
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