Pinnock's improved edition of dr. Goldsmith's History of Greece, abridged for the use of schools. Together with a short dictionary, explaining every difficulty, also questions for examination1822 |
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... Master of the Academy , Kirby Moorside . In 12mo . Price 3s . 6d . Bound in Red . A COMPENDIUM of GEOGRAPHY , for the Use of Schools , Private Families , and those who study this necessary Science . By RICHMAL MANG- NALL , Author of ...
... Master of the Academy , Kirby Moorside . In 12mo . Price 3s . 6d . Bound in Red . A COMPENDIUM of GEOGRAPHY , for the Use of Schools , Private Families , and those who study this necessary Science . By RICHMAL MANG- NALL , Author of ...
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... master of the universe , which he shared with his brothers , reserving the kingdom of heaven for himself , and bestowing that of the seas on Neptune , and of the infernal regions on Pluto . 5. Though the majesty , the power , and the ...
... master of the universe , which he shared with his brothers , reserving the kingdom of heaven for himself , and bestowing that of the seas on Neptune , and of the infernal regions on Pluto . 5. Though the majesty , the power , and the ...
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... master of the house , who either took them by the hand , or kissed their lips , hands , knees , or feet , as they deserved more or less respect . 18. The ancient Grecians sat at meat , either on 1st , A Diphros , or seat capable of ...
... master of the house , who either took them by the hand , or kissed their lips , hands , knees , or feet , as they deserved more or less respect . 18. The ancient Grecians sat at meat , either on 1st , A Diphros , or seat capable of ...
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... masters of Peloponne'sus . ‡ 5. The kingdom of Athens was first formed into a regu- A.M.lar government by Cecrops , an Egyptian . This 2448. S prince , having quitted Egypt , and spent some time in travelling through Phoenicia and other ...
... masters of Peloponne'sus . ‡ 5. The kingdom of Athens was first formed into a regu- A.M.lar government by Cecrops , an Egyptian . This 2448. S prince , having quitted Egypt , and spent some time in travelling through Phoenicia and other ...
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... masters ap- pointed by the state . 21. So desirous , indeed , was he of having a hardy and robust race of citizens , that he obliged the women to use such diet and exercise as might fit them to produce a healthy and vigorous offspring ...
... masters ap- pointed by the state . 21. So desirous , indeed , was he of having a hardy and robust race of citizens , that he obliged the women to use such diet and exercise as might fit them to produce a healthy and vigorous offspring ...
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Page 266 - Apollodorus, who had been in tears during almost the whole conversation, began then to raise great cries, and to lament with such excessive grief, as pierced the hearts of all that were present. Socrates alone remained unmoved, and even reproved his friends, though with his usual mildness and good nature.
Page 259 - He does not swear to discharge with impunity whom he pleases; but to do justice where it is due. We ought not therefore to accustom you to perjury, nor you to suffer yourselves to be accustomed to, it; for in so doing...
Page 149 - It is even asserted, that he did not leave money enough behind him to pay the expenses of his funeral ; but that the government was obliged to bear the charge of it, and to maintain his family.
Page 263 - Presently after they entered, and found Socrates, whose chains had been taken off, sitting by Xantippe, his wife, who held one of his children in her arms; as soon as she perceived them, setting up great cries, sobbing, and tearing her face and hair, she made the prison resound with her complaints.
Page 258 - I should have been amongst the dead long ago, had I been concerned in the measures of the state, without effecting any thing to the advantage of myself or our country. Do not take it ill, I beseech you, if I speak my thoughts without disguise, and with truth and freedom. Every man who would generously oppose a whole people, either...
Page 179 - Nicias to rely entirely upon himself ; and the next day when the people were assembled, and the ambassadors introduced, Alcibiades, with a very obliging air, demanded of them with what powers they were come ? They made answer that they were not come as plenipotentiaries. Upon which he instantly changed his voice and countenance, and...