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... length . " I hope the success of this work will be such as to induce you to translate others . Whether this be so or not , accept my cordial thanks for this . " 1895 LONGFELLOW ( Samuel ) . American Poet and Unitarian Divine . Brother ...
... length . " I hope the success of this work will be such as to induce you to translate others . Whether this be so or not , accept my cordial thanks for this . " 1895 LONGFELLOW ( Samuel ) . American Poet and Unitarian Divine . Brother ...
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... length a series of Concerts to be given in Bologna , mentioning Wagner's Rienzi , Brahm's Tragica , ' the works of Tchaikowski and others , and concerning affairs at the Conservatoire . ( Trans . ) " . If you wish for a new notice ...
... length a series of Concerts to be given in Bologna , mentioning Wagner's Rienzi , Brahm's Tragica , ' the works of Tchaikowski and others , and concerning affairs at the Conservatoire . ( Trans . ) " . If you wish for a new notice ...
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... length , standing , military uniform , sword under left Original water colour drawing made for the Vanity Fair Cartoon by " Hodge . " Feb. 16 , 1899 . Size 13 by 8 inches . £ 3 3s Late Capt . 1st Life Guards , late Lieut . Donegal ...
... length , standing , military uniform , sword under left Original water colour drawing made for the Vanity Fair Cartoon by " Hodge . " Feb. 16 , 1899 . Size 13 by 8 inches . £ 3 3s Late Capt . 1st Life Guards , late Lieut . Donegal ...
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... length , in uniform , bareheaded . Stipple by Meyer after Hoppner . Size 10 by 8 inches . 1804 . 30s Commanded the British against the American in 1777 , surrendered with all his troops at Yorktown , 1777. Governor General of , and ...
... length , in uniform , bareheaded . Stipple by Meyer after Hoppner . Size 10 by 8 inches . 1804 . 30s Commanded the British against the American in 1777 , surrendered with all his troops at Yorktown , 1777. Governor General of , and ...
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... length , standing , silk hat , left hand in pocket , right hand holding umbrella . Water colour drawing by L. Ward ( Spy ) , afterwards re- produced in Vanity Fair . March 23 , 1878 . Size 7 by 12 inches . £ 5 5s Ensign 87th Regiment ...
... length , standing , silk hat , left hand in pocket , right hand holding umbrella . Water colour drawing by L. Ward ( Spy ) , afterwards re- produced in Vanity Fair . March 23 , 1878 . Size 7 by 12 inches . £ 5 5s Ensign 87th Regiment ...
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Page 42 - After some common discourses had passed between us he called for a manuscript of his ; which being brought he delivered to me, bidding me take it home with me and read it at my leisure ; and when I had so done, return it to him with my judgment thereupon. '' When I came home and had set myself to read it I found it was that excellent poem which he entitled
Page 3 - An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in. Parliament, for the...
Page 137 - Travels in Western India. Embracing a visit to the Sacred Mounts of the Jains, and the most Celebrated Shrines of Hindu Faith between Rajpootana and the Indus, with an account of the Ancient City of Nehrwalla.
Page 42 - This is owing to you, for you put it into my head by the question you put to me at Chalfont, which before I had not thought of.
Page 75 - Exchange," and purports to be the works of Sir William D'Avenant, "consisting of those which were formerly printed, and those which he designed for the press, now published out of the author's original copies.
Page 35 - Of Prelatical Episcopacy, and whether it may be deduced from the Apostolical Times, by virtue of those Testimonies which are alleged to that purpose in some late Treatises, one whereof goes under the Name of James Lord Bishop of Armagh.
Page 66 - A / Comedy, / As it was presented by her / Majesties Servants, at the private / House in Drury Lane.
Page 54 - Thomas Campanella an Italian friar and second machiavel. His advice to the King of Spain for attaining the universal monarchy of the world. Particularly concerning England, Scotland and Ireland, how to raise division between King and Parliament, to alter the government from a kingdome to a commonwealth.
Page 43 - CARTHAGE. Carthage and her Remains : being an Account of the Excavations and Researches on the Site of the Phoenician Metropolis in Africa and other adjacent Places. Conducted under the Auspices of Her Majesty's Government.
Page 48 - Life of Mayster Wyllyam Caxton of the Weald of Kent, the first Printer in England. In which is given an Account of the Rise and Progress of the Art of Pryntyng in England, during his Time, till 1493. Lond. 1737, royal Svo. 150 copies printed, with a fictitious portrait of Caxton. The major part of this volume is inserted by Dr. Dibdin in his edition of Ames