Memoirs and select remains of an only son [W.F. Durant].A biographical account of William Friend Durant. |
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... child - lately the last earthly solace to which he could look , on the loss of all the other members of his family - may have led him to dwell on scenes , which , however dear to his own heart , from those numerous and powerful asso ...
... child - lately the last earthly solace to which he could look , on the loss of all the other members of his family - may have led him to dwell on scenes , which , however dear to his own heart , from those numerous and powerful asso ...
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... child's future interests in time or eternity — that , from a perfect conviction of the purity and strength of his religious principles , his parents could ever repose on him the most unlimited confidence - the public will admit that ...
... child's future interests in time or eternity — that , from a perfect conviction of the purity and strength of his religious principles , his parents could ever repose on him the most unlimited confidence - the public will admit that ...
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... child's Essays ; and some have expressed a wish to see , at least , another volume of his productions . The biographer had in view , when composing the work , -to present an eminent intellectual and christian character in a youth - with ...
... child's Essays ; and some have expressed a wish to see , at least , another volume of his productions . The biographer had in view , when composing the work , -to present an eminent intellectual and christian character in a youth - with ...
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... child's talents , did he not acknowledge that he has seriously con- sidered the subject ; and it would be as unjust to himself did he not add , that he cannot go before general opinion . He is willing to follow it : and should the ...
... child's talents , did he not acknowledge that he has seriously con- sidered the subject ; and it would be as unjust to himself did he not add , that he cannot go before general opinion . He is willing to follow it : and should the ...
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... and success at College .... 182 His return in 1819 , and his labours during the Vacation .... .... 188 Prize Essay on the Tribunicial Power among the Romans . 192 .... MEMOIRS , & c . My beloved child , WILLIAM xii CONTENTS .
... and success at College .... 182 His return in 1819 , and his labours during the Vacation .... .... 188 Prize Essay on the Tribunicial Power among the Romans . 192 .... MEMOIRS , & c . My beloved child , WILLIAM xii CONTENTS .
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