The Triumvirate, by three members of Harrow school |
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... look for instance to Polybius , Strabo , or Ptolemy for the promotion of geographical science , which though it does not engage the especial labour of the historian , yet is in many points essential to him . The wish to make the most of ...
... look for instance to Polybius , Strabo , or Ptolemy for the promotion of geographical science , which though it does not engage the especial labour of the historian , yet is in many points essential to him . The wish to make the most of ...
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... look up to him and treat him as a sort of demigod . Possibly he may be unworthy of their friendship ; but still there is one attraction which binds him to them , and makes them his friends and followers . We blush for youth while we ...
... look up to him and treat him as a sort of demigod . Possibly he may be unworthy of their friendship ; but still there is one attraction which binds him to them , and makes them his friends and followers . We blush for youth while we ...
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... look for miles over the counties of Flintshire , Denbighshire , Shropshire , and almost distinguish the conic hill of the Wrekin looming in the distance . The moat which surrounds the Castle is very perfect , and is a wonderful nursery ...
... look for miles over the counties of Flintshire , Denbighshire , Shropshire , and almost distinguish the conic hill of the Wrekin looming in the distance . The moat which surrounds the Castle is very perfect , and is a wonderful nursery ...
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... looks down On struggling masses , rolling down , Where stubborn Town and fiery Gown Shout in their furious revelry . The combat deepens . On ! you muff ; Don't fear a bloody - nose or cuff : Shew , Christchurch , shew thy gallant stuff ...
... looks down On struggling masses , rolling down , Where stubborn Town and fiery Gown Shout in their furious revelry . The combat deepens . On ! you muff ; Don't fear a bloody - nose or cuff : Shew , Christchurch , shew thy gallant stuff ...
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88 Theatrical Intelligence . Nor less the servants in the hall Look forward to the accustomed ball ; For partners all begin to look , The footman has engaged the cook ; The stately butler deigns advance , And ask the housekeeper to ...
88 Theatrical Intelligence . Nor less the servants in the hall Look forward to the accustomed ball ; For partners all begin to look , The footman has engaged the cook ; The stately butler deigns advance , And ask the housekeeper to ...
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