Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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... course , “ I have no hesitation in saying that no young man has ever come under my charge with a happier disposition or more promising talents . " * Drummond's bent now seemed to be distinctly dis- closed , and to be distinctly ...
... course , “ I have no hesitation in saying that no young man has ever come under my charge with a happier disposition or more promising talents . " * Drummond's bent now seemed to be distinctly dis- closed , and to be distinctly ...
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... course of your studies , and showing a good example to others . You have something to do also with your fellow - students . I am sure you will discover on all occasions polite , obliging dispositions to them , and do them any favour in ...
... course of your studies , and showing a good example to others . You have something to do also with your fellow - students . I am sure you will discover on all occasions polite , obliging dispositions to them , and do them any favour in ...
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... course of promotion was arrested . Having advanced to the second academy within ten months , he entered the first soon after , and having stepped up all the rounds of the ladder in about a year , a progress which many took several years ...
... course of promotion was arrested . Having advanced to the second academy within ten months , he entered the first soon after , and having stepped up all the rounds of the ladder in about a year , a progress which many took several years ...
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... Course of Mathema- tics , to which he had objected . This apparently trifling event gave an increased stimulus to his exertions , and may perhaps be considered the foundation - stone of his future scientific fame . After leaving the ...
... Course of Mathema- tics , to which he had objected . This apparently trifling event gave an increased stimulus to his exertions , and may perhaps be considered the foundation - stone of his future scientific fame . After leaving the ...
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... course of instruction . He studied with enthusiasm the literature of his profession . “ Jomini and Bousmard , " says Larcom , " were his favourite authors , and often has the morning light surprised him in deep discussion on the details ...
... course of instruction . He studied with enthusiasm the literature of his profession . “ Jomini and Bousmard , " says Larcom , " were his favourite authors , and often has the morning light surprised him in deep discussion on the details ...
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Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R. E. , F. R. A. S. , Under Secretary to the Lord ... John Ferguson McLennan No preview available - 2020 |
Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R. E., F. R. A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord ... John F. M'lennan No preview available - 2016 |
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