The English Reader, Or Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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... youth in the art of read- ing ; to meliorate their language and sentiments ; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue . The pieces selected , not only give exercise to a great varie- ty of emotions ...
... youth in the art of read- ing ; to meliorate their language and sentiments ; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue . The pieces selected , not only give exercise to a great varie- ty of emotions ...
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... youth ; and to make strong and durable impressions on their minds . † The Compiler has been careful to avoid every expression and sentiment , that might gratify a corrupt mind , or , in the least degree , offend the eye or ear of ...
... youth ; and to make strong and durable impressions on their minds . † The Compiler has been careful to avoid every expression and sentiment , that might gratify a corrupt mind , or , in the least degree , offend the eye or ear of ...
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... youth especially , is much entertained , the sober dictates of the understanding are regarded with indifference ; and the influence of good affections , is either feeble or transient . A temperate use of such entertainment seems ...
... youth especially , is much entertained , the sober dictates of the understanding are regarded with indifference ; and the influence of good affections , is either feeble or transient . A temperate use of such entertainment seems ...
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... youth is committed . er . SECTION 11 . Distinctness . In the next place , to being well heard and clearly understood , distinctness of articulation contributes more than mere loudness of sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill ...
... youth is committed . er . SECTION 11 . Distinctness . In the next place , to being well heard and clearly understood , distinctness of articulation contributes more than mere loudness of sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill ...
Page xxiv
... youth . Whatever useful or engaging endowments we pos- sess , virtue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplish- ed and flourishing manhood . NOTE . In the first ...
... youth . Whatever useful or engaging endowments we pos- sess , virtue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplish- ed and flourishing manhood . NOTE . In the first ...
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