The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge--, Volume 2,Nummer 1Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1843 |
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Pagina 6
... master of the Requests . The subse- quent public career of Sir William Alexander is altogether very singular . In 1621 , King James , by charter , granted to him the whole territory of Nova Scotia , coupled with the famous scheme of ...
... master of the Requests . The subse- quent public career of Sir William Alexander is altogether very singular . In 1621 , King James , by charter , granted to him the whole territory of Nova Scotia , coupled with the famous scheme of ...
Pagina 10
... master in knowledge of botany , and superior to him in other branches of medicine . As he was a contemporary of Theophrastus , he probably lived about B. c . 350. W. A. G. ALEXI'NUS ( ' Aλe§îvos ) , a native of Elis , and a philosopher ...
... master in knowledge of botany , and superior to him in other branches of medicine . As he was a contemporary of Theophrastus , he probably lived about B. c . 350. W. A. G. ALEXI'NUS ( ' Aλe§îvos ) , a native of Elis , and a philosopher ...
Pagina 13
... master . The proposition met with appro- the ships sailed back , and did not return bation , and now Alexis saw himself on the except to carry over a new body of cru- eve of that memorable epoch which has inti- saders . Thus their army ...
... master . The proposition met with appro- the ships sailed back , and did not return bation , and now Alexis saw himself on the except to carry over a new body of cru- eve of that memorable epoch which has inti- saders . Thus their army ...
Pagina 21
... master , said , " Now , man of genius , take out that fold if you can . " Peter made Alexis keep him company in several campaigns in Poland and Livonia ; but the prince showed so little inclination for military exertion , that at the ...
... master , said , " Now , man of genius , take out that fold if you can . " Peter made Alexis keep him company in several campaigns in Poland and Livonia ; but the prince showed so little inclination for military exertion , that at the ...
Pagina 31
... master of that province , and the poet about the same time removed to Ispahán , where he passed the remainder of his life . The author of the A'tash Kadah says of him , that he was " a man of sweet discourse ; " but there is no mention ...
... master of that province , and the poet about the same time removed to Ispahán , where he passed the remainder of his life . The author of the A'tash Kadah says of him , that he was " a man of sweet discourse ; " but there is no mention ...
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Pagina 5 - So soon as that spare Cassius. He reads much ; He is a great observer, and he looks Quite through the deeds of men : he loves no plays, As thou dost, Antony ; he hears no music : Seldom he smiles, and smiles in such a sort, As if he mock'd himself, and scorn'd his spirit That could be mov'd to smile at any thing.
Pagina 5 - Let me have men about me that are fat ; Sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o' nights. Yond' Cassius has a lean and hungry look ; He thinks too much : such men are dangerous.
Pagina 30 - The Historie of that Wise and Fortunate Prince," Henrie of that Name the Seventh, King of England.
Pagina 442 - The voices flowed in at my ears, truth was .distilled in my heart; and the affection of piety over-flowed in sweet tears of joy.
Pagina 214 - He was the Roscius of our age, so acting to the life that he made any part (especially a majestic one) to become him.
Pagina 208 - Apology and True Declaration of the Institution and Endeavours of the two English Colleges, the one in Rome, the other now resident in Rheimes, against certain sinister Informations given up against the same...
Pagina 206 - A true, sincere, and modest Defence of the English Catholics that suffer for their Faith, both at home and abroad, against a slanderous Libel entitled " The Execution of Justice in 'England...
Pagina 95 - A Testimonie of Antiquitie, shewing the auncient fayth in the Church of England touching the Sacrament of the body and bloude of the Lord, here publikely preached, and also receaued in the Saxons' tyme, aboue 600 yeares agoe. Imprinted at London by John Day, dwelling ouer Aldersgate beneath S.
Pagina 216 - I like well that Allen playeth the last act of his life so well ; but if his Majesty give way thus to amortize his tenures, his Courts of Wards shall decay, which I had well hoped should improve.
Pagina 197 - Vindication of the Opposition of the inhabitants of Vermont to the Government of New York, and their Right to form an independent State...