Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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... natural outcome of qualities accumulated and transmitted from gene- ration to generation in families of long - continued respectability . Mr Drummond's circumstances became somewhat embarrassed soon after his marriage . As stated by Mr ...
... natural outcome of qualities accumulated and transmitted from gene- ration to generation in families of long - continued respectability . Mr Drummond's circumstances became somewhat embarrassed soon after his marriage . As stated by Mr ...
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... natural sympathies with the poor and struggling . How strong these were we shall see . They prompted the most arduous labour of his life - a labour to which , indeed , his life may be said to have been sacrificed . CHAPTER II . SCHOOL ...
... natural sympathies with the poor and struggling . How strong these were we shall see . They prompted the most arduous labour of his life - a labour to which , indeed , his life may be said to have been sacrificed . CHAPTER II . SCHOOL ...
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... Natural Philosophy , is such as might be expected from one who possesses a sound judgment , combined with uncommon application . " While boarding with Mr Scott , Drummond also attended classes in the University of Edinburgh , of which ...
... Natural Philosophy , is such as might be expected from one who possesses a sound judgment , combined with uncommon application . " While boarding with Mr Scott , Drummond also attended classes in the University of Edinburgh , of which ...
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... natural field in the definite logical processes of mathematics pure and applied . Jardine appears to have seen this , and to have hinted at his yielding to the natural bent , in a letter to him , dated 10th March 1811 , * Letter to Mr ...
... natural field in the definite logical processes of mathematics pure and applied . Jardine appears to have seen this , and to have hinted at his yielding to the natural bent , in a letter to him , dated 10th March 1811 , * Letter to Mr ...
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... natural expression of a boy's elevated feelings . " The weather to - day , " he writes , “ is inexpressibly delightful , and the lofty moun- tains , deep valleys , mild and serene sky , and calm sea , combine to form scenes at once ...
... natural expression of a boy's elevated feelings . " The weather to - day , " he writes , “ is inexpressibly delightful , and the lofty moun- tains , deep valleys , mild and serene sky , and calm sea , combine to form scenes at once ...
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