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... ( Lewis von , ) one of the finest musical geniuses that ever existed , but so eccentric in his habits , that the world was long inclined to call him a madman . He was born on the 17th of December , 1770 , at Bonn , on the Rhine , his ...
... ( Lewis von , ) one of the finest musical geniuses that ever existed , but so eccentric in his habits , that the world was long inclined to call him a madman . He was born on the 17th of December , 1770 , at Bonn , on the Rhine , his ...
Pagina 3
... ( Lewis Stephen , 1754-1825 , ) a native of Laon , of a distinguished but impoverished family . He was an officer of grenadiers when the revolution broke out , and im- mediately became one of its decided par- tisans . This was the way to ...
... ( Lewis Stephen , 1754-1825 , ) a native of Laon , of a distinguished but impoverished family . He was an officer of grenadiers when the revolution broke out , and im- mediately became one of its decided par- tisans . This was the way to ...
Pagina 4
... ( Lewis Abel , 1757-1811 , ) brother of the pre- ceding , better known by the name of Cousin Jacques , an author who first tried a frivolous style of writing , but afterwards changed it , and his dramatic pieces had considerable success ...
... ( Lewis Abel , 1757-1811 , ) brother of the pre- ceding , better known by the name of Cousin Jacques , an author who first tried a frivolous style of writing , but afterwards changed it , and his dramatic pieces had considerable success ...
Pagina 5
... Lewis . He gained the favour of this prince by his Considerations upon Marriage . The elector desired to marry a young lady , of whom he was enamoured , during the life of his wife , a princess of Hesse - Cassel - a union which he ...
... Lewis . He gained the favour of this prince by his Considerations upon Marriage . The elector desired to marry a young lady , of whom he was enamoured , during the life of his wife , a princess of Hesse - Cassel - a union which he ...
Pagina 6
... Lewis XIV . , born at Blois in 1638. After having qualified himself for the law in Paris , he returned to his native place , and proving a man of merit , with the advantage of relationship to Colbert , he obtained a succession of ...
... Lewis XIV . , born at Blois in 1638. After having qualified himself for the law in Paris , he returned to his native place , and proving a man of merit , with the advantage of relationship to Colbert , he obtained a succession of ...
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Pagina 352 - He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Pagina 169 - The support and assistance I have received from Captain Berry cannot be sufficiently expressed. I was wounded in the head, and obliged to be carried off the deck; but, the service suffered no loss by that event. Captain Berry was fully equal to the important service then going on; and, to him, I must beg leave to refer you, for every information relative to this victory.
Pagina 54 - Belon consigna les résultats de son voyage dans un ouvrage fort remarquable, intitulé les Observations de plusieurs singularités et choses mémorables, trouvées en Grèce, Asie, Judée, Egypte, Arabie et autres pays estranges, rédigées en trois livres; Paris (G.
Pagina 271 - A curious Herbal, containing FIVE HUNDRED of the most useful plants which are now used in the practice of physic, engraved on folio copperplates, after drawings taken from the life. To which is added a short description of the plants, and their common uses in Physic.
Pagina 123 - Literary History of the Middle Ages ; comprehending an Account of the State of Learning from the Close of the Reign of Augustus to its Revival in the Fifteenth Century.
Pagina 271 - London by Robert Barker, Printer to the King's most Excellent
Pagina 261 - Being at table with his usual fare, some bread, a few prunes, and a measured quantity of milk, diluted with water...
Pagina 93 - Bentham, Jeremy. Plan of Parliamentary Reform, in the Form of a Catechism, with Reasons for each Article. With an Introduction, Shewing the Necessity of Radical, and the Inadequacy of Moderate, Reform.
Pagina 29 - A Vindication of the Authenticity of the Narratives contained in the first two chapters of the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Luke...
Pagina 261 - ... set it down on his knees, which were joined together, and kept it steady with his hand, in the manner of a person perfectly at ease; and in this attitude expired, without spilling a drop, and without a writhe in his countenance ; as if an experiment had been required, to show to his friends the facility with which he departed.