The daughter of a geniusGriffith and Farran, 1879 - 127 pages |
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... forming a matrimonial connexion abroad , the novelty of her dress , the fascination of her manners , the powers of her mind , and the unchanged warmth of her heart , by turns formed the topic of conversation in every house ; and Mrs ...
... forming a matrimonial connexion abroad , the novelty of her dress , the fascination of her manners , the powers of her mind , and the unchanged warmth of her heart , by turns formed the topic of conversation in every house ; and Mrs ...
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... , really sought for solid improvement . In a very short time the small reading party this singular mandate had formed , found themselves utterly unable to proceed , from the confusion which took place THE DAUGHTER OF A GENIUS . 55.
... , really sought for solid improvement . In a very short time the small reading party this singular mandate had formed , found themselves utterly unable to proceed , from the confusion which took place THE DAUGHTER OF A GENIUS . 55.
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... formed into vases which Phidias might have been proud to model , and the lip of Cleopatra delighted to press ; that this choice pro- duction of nature is extracted from rocks of the most magnificent and fantastic forms , clothed with ...
... formed into vases which Phidias might have been proud to model , and the lip of Cleopatra delighted to press ; that this choice pro- duction of nature is extracted from rocks of the most magnificent and fantastic forms , clothed with ...
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... formed so conspicuous a part of her character , she answered , - " I have been a generous , but a most blameable mis- tress ; blind in my confidence , and even tempting , to a weak and unfurnished mind , in my carelessness . Alas ! the ...
... formed so conspicuous a part of her character , she answered , - " I have been a generous , but a most blameable mis- tress ; blind in my confidence , and even tempting , to a weak and unfurnished mind , in my carelessness . Alas ! the ...
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... formed , her clothing was frequently so cumbrous , or so slovenly , as to make her appear a large shapeless mass . Sometimes her really fine features looked coarse , from the total absence of her hair , which was all tucked up under a ...
... formed , her clothing was frequently so cumbrous , or so slovenly , as to make her appear a large shapeless mass . Sometimes her really fine features looked coarse , from the total absence of her hair , which was all tucked up under a ...
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Page 8 - Lee (Mrs. ) Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Animals. „ Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds, Reptiles, and Fishes. „ Adventures in Australia, or THE WANDERINGS OF CAPTAIN SPENCER IN THE BUSH AND THE WILDS. ,, The African Wanderers, or CARLOS AND ANTONIO. Little May's Friends, or COUNTRY PETS AND PASTIMES.
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