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Page 655
... excellent , the style is rapid and vigorous throughout , while the reflections and comments are full of shrewdness and humour ; but the failure in the development of the story is pronounced . De- lighted with the wit of the comments ...
... excellent , the style is rapid and vigorous throughout , while the reflections and comments are full of shrewdness and humour ; but the failure in the development of the story is pronounced . De- lighted with the wit of the comments ...
Page 663
... excellent both in purpose and effect ; and his achievement whether as history or as technology is one to be considered with ... the highest respect . To the student it is invaluable Number 163. ] ( Feb. 28 , 1885 663.
... excellent both in purpose and effect ; and his achievement whether as history or as technology is one to be considered with ... the highest respect . To the student it is invaluable Number 163. ] ( Feb. 28 , 1885 663.
Page 669
... excellent , and it is quite surprising that ap- parently so young a man should be such a master of his art , and so well able to teach others to make fiddles . No brief comment can give any idea of its substantial value , which is very ...
... excellent , and it is quite surprising that ap- parently so young a man should be such a master of his art , and so well able to teach others to make fiddles . No brief comment can give any idea of its substantial value , which is very ...
Page 672
... excellent . The literary form of the narrative is quiet , straightforward , and businesslike . " Nution , Apr. 9 . Scribe , A : E. Le verre d'eau ; comédie . Shearman , M. , and Vincent , J. E. history for five centuries . 1840 . VFD + ...
... excellent . The literary form of the narrative is quiet , straightforward , and businesslike . " Nution , Apr. 9 . Scribe , A : E. Le verre d'eau ; comédie . Shearman , M. , and Vincent , J. E. history for five centuries . 1840 . VFD + ...
Page 673
... Excellent work , thor- ough , sincere , and with a gift of style that lights up the driest details . " - Academy , Jan. 24 . ... Byron , G : G. N. , 6th Baron Byron . Works ; with life and illust . notes , by W : Anderson . [ 185- ] . 2 ...
... Excellent work , thor- ough , sincere , and with a gift of style that lights up the driest details . " - Academy , Jan. 24 . ... Byron , G : G. N. , 6th Baron Byron . Works ; with life and illust . notes , by W : Anderson . [ 185- ] . 2 ...
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