An Introductory Discourse Delivered Before the Literary and Philosophical Society of New York, on the Fourth of May, 1814David Longworth, 1815 - 148 Seiten |
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... with redoubled force , when we reflect upon the accusations which are brought against our country by the literati of Europe . The celebrated Buffon has declared that , in 1 America , animated nature is weaker , less active , AN ...
... with redoubled force , when we reflect upon the accusations which are brought against our country by the literati of Europe . The celebrated Buffon has declared that , in 1 America , animated nature is weaker , less active , AN ...
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... European brethren in the pursuits of litera- ture . The enterprising spirit , which distinguishes our national character , has exhibited itself in every shape except that of a marked devotion to the interests of science . There is ...
... European brethren in the pursuits of litera- ture . The enterprising spirit , which distinguishes our national character , has exhibited itself in every shape except that of a marked devotion to the interests of science . There is ...
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... in the general estimation of Europe . The British govern- ment has established one great settlement for convicts ; there can be little doubt but that the same sentiment existed at one CLINTON'S INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE . 13.
... in the general estimation of Europe . The British govern- ment has established one great settlement for convicts ; there can be little doubt but that the same sentiment existed at one CLINTON'S INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE . 13.
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... Europe ; and the masterly state papers which our state convention and the general congress promulgated , breathed the genius of Greece , and the invincible spirit of Rome , and covered with glory the American name . When , " said the ...
... Europe ; and the masterly state papers which our state convention and the general congress promulgated , breathed the genius of Greece , and the invincible spirit of Rome , and covered with glory the American name . When , " said the ...
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... Europe . This arises from a number of causes which do not disparage our intellectual character , and which , it is to be hoped , will cease to operate after a short time . In the first place , we have , with scarcely any intermission ...
... Europe . This arises from a number of causes which do not disparage our intellectual character , and which , it is to be hoped , will cease to operate after a short time . In the first place , we have , with scarcely any intermission ...
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