Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists ...G. P. Putnam's sons, 1883 |
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George Haven Putnam. established by direct arguments , these must be at least as conclusive against the character of those who oppose it as their character can be against the measure . The effect of such an argument is to give men of ...
George Haven Putnam. established by direct arguments , these must be at least as conclusive against the character of those who oppose it as their character can be against the measure . The effect of such an argument is to give men of ...
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... argument might not be found . Were the prosperity of the coun- try tenfold as great as at present , the absurdity of the argument would not in the least degree be lessened . Why should the smallest evil be endured which can be cured ...
... argument might not be found . Were the prosperity of the coun- try tenfold as great as at present , the absurdity of the argument would not in the least degree be lessened . Why should the smallest evil be endured which can be cured ...
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... argument for proving the greatness and happiness of Eng- land as she is , and for quite stopping the mouths of all gainsayers . Mr. Roebuck is never weary of reiterating this argument of his , so I do not know why I should be weary of ...
... argument for proving the greatness and happiness of Eng- land as she is , and for quite stopping the mouths of all gainsayers . Mr. Roebuck is never weary of reiterating this argument of his , so I do not know why I should be weary of ...
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THE MUTABILITY OF LITERATURE By W Irving | 3 |
THE WORLD OF BOOKS | 25 |
IMPERFECT SYMPATHIES | 43 |
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