The remains of the late Tobias Martin, with a memoir [by A.T.J. Martin].W. Penaluna, 1856 - 248 pages |
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... soon took wind ; until it reached the ears of a Mr. Pearce , a gentleman residing in the vicinity of his cot- tage , who sometime after having a Dr. Tingcombe on a visit , sent a message to Mr. Martin , requesting to see him on ...
... soon took wind ; until it reached the ears of a Mr. Pearce , a gentleman residing in the vicinity of his cot- tage , who sometime after having a Dr. Tingcombe on a visit , sent a message to Mr. Martin , requesting to see him on ...
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... soon quelled , and I paid her demands , but protested they should have no more of my custom ; so we mounted our little steeds and rode away more hungry than when we came . We had now twelve miles to Painpoll , where we arrived about ...
... soon quelled , and I paid her demands , but protested they should have no more of my custom ; so we mounted our little steeds and rode away more hungry than when we came . We had now twelve miles to Painpoll , where we arrived about ...
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... often greater opinions than they deserve , ) but how soon is the timber shoe and the straw hat forgotten , and scarce any thing is fit for them , either to eat , drink , or wear ; but let them look over 30 MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN .
... often greater opinions than they deserve , ) but how soon is the timber shoe and the straw hat forgotten , and scarce any thing is fit for them , either to eat , drink , or wear ; but let them look over 30 MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN .
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... and capable of acquiring much learning , they took care to give him a suitable education , so that he soon learnt the Greek and Latin languages . There were many learned men in the University of Paris at MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN . 31.
... and capable of acquiring much learning , they took care to give him a suitable education , so that he soon learnt the Greek and Latin languages . There were many learned men in the University of Paris at MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN . 31.
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... soon acquired a great knowledge of the sciences , both human and divine , and also of logic , physic , metaphysics ; and afterwards studied the canon and civil law in the Universities of Orleans and Bourges , and was honoured with the ...
... soon acquired a great knowledge of the sciences , both human and divine , and also of logic , physic , metaphysics ; and afterwards studied the canon and civil law in the Universities of Orleans and Bourges , and was honoured with the ...
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Page 57 - Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls : Who steals my purse, steals trash ; 'tis something, nothing ; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands : But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed, Oth.
Page 78 - The people of the most distant villages have heard, at least, that there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we can be saved, but the name of Jesus.
Page 77 - Hasten now and eat of the fruit of the tree in the midst of the garden, and become independent of God, lest He bring forth still other creatures to bear rule over you.
Page 25 - His first poetical production was a satire on the Helston Volunteers, of which company he was a sergeant. In 1772, he married Mary Peters, of Helston, by whom he had ten children, four sons and six daughters. In the same year, he was commissioned by Mr.
Page 19 - Martin, for many years* worked as a labouring miner, but afterwards obtained the situation of a mine-agent, or captain of a mine, which situation he retained during the remainder of his life.
Page 26 - London, and the following is an extract from a letter, received by him shortly after: "Toby's journals gave us great delight ; they are written with good sense and humour.