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This singular provincial philosopher has written much ; but his pub- lished writings , though very numerous and excellent in their kind , have been so little indebted even to the legitimate arts of the trade , that , for the most part ...
This singular provincial philosopher has written much ; but his pub- lished writings , though very numerous and excellent in their kind , have been so little indebted even to the legitimate arts of the trade , that , for the most part ...
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... containing plants of the commonest kind , offer those lines of beauty which the eye delights in following ; and variform leaves hanging festooned over them , and shading them if they be of a light colour , with a soft grateful hue ...
... containing plants of the commonest kind , offer those lines of beauty which the eye delights in following ; and variform leaves hanging festooned over them , and shading them if they be of a light colour , with a soft grateful hue ...
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For spacious rooms , the better kinds , during warm weather , are those which have a large leaf and bossy flower . Large leaves have a very agreeable effect on the senses ; their rich green is grateful to the sight : of this kind ...
For spacious rooms , the better kinds , during warm weather , are those which have a large leaf and bossy flower . Large leaves have a very agreeable effect on the senses ; their rich green is grateful to the sight : of this kind ...
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Flowers | 16 |
Letters to the Students of Glasgow by T Campbell Letter VI 1 VII | 97 |
Landors Imaginary Conversations | 143 |
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