The Lives of the Right Hon. Francis North, Baron Guilford; the Hon. Sir Dudley North; and the Hon. and Rev. Dr. John North: Together with the Autobiography of the Author, Volume 11890 |
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... less encouragement to the present age , to follow their steps , when they shall find it is not often that a man of worth appears upon the great stage of the world , but after he has finished the part he was to act , and made his exit ...
... less encouragement to the present age , to follow their steps , when they shall find it is not often that a man of worth appears upon the great stage of the world , but after he has finished the part he was to act , and made his exit ...
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... less prevalent with me towards the sending it abroad into the world , and preferring my request unto your Lordship , that it may have leave to pass under your protection . For as my father thought it his duty to leave behind him these ...
... less prevalent with me towards the sending it abroad into the world , and preferring my request unto your Lordship , that it may have leave to pass under your protection . For as my father thought it his duty to leave behind him these ...
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... less obvious means for fame than in any other great man's case whatever . For first , he was quite out of favour with the busy agitating party of men in his time , A then termed the fanatic party ; and those are the chief architects of ...
... less obvious means for fame than in any other great man's case whatever . For first , he was quite out of favour with the busy agitating party of men in his time , A then termed the fanatic party ; and those are the chief architects of ...
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... less ; which being the proper introduction I have not formalised upon what I am fully possessed is most true . 4. It will be hard to lead a thread in good order of time through his lordship's whole life ; for there are many and various ...
... less ; which being the proper introduction I have not formalised upon what I am fully possessed is most true . 4. It will be hard to lead a thread in good order of time through his lordship's whole life ; for there are many and various ...
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... less true of a lawyer with respect to his chamber . But he was far from being a recluse ; and as he loved conversation , so at fit times he was abroad with agreeable company at entertain- ments such as the inns of court gentlemen ...
... less true of a lawyer with respect to his chamber . But he was far from being a recluse ; and as he loved conversation , so at fit times he was abroad with agreeable company at entertain- ments such as the inns of court gentlemen ...
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