The London Magazine, Volume 17Hunt and Clarke, 1827 - English literature |
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... close and critical study of the history of the laws , not merely in their chronological series , but in their connection with the political state of the people , and their progress in civilization . It would trace institutions to their ...
... close and critical study of the history of the laws , not merely in their chronological series , but in their connection with the political state of the people , and their progress in civilization . It would trace institutions to their ...
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... close of the second evening , the conversation turned upon lap - dogs , àpropos to a lionated whelp of that denomination , that nuzzled himself on Miss Trapp's knees , and by his size , posture , and other incongruities , com- pletely ...
... close of the second evening , the conversation turned upon lap - dogs , àpropos to a lionated whelp of that denomination , that nuzzled himself on Miss Trapp's knees , and by his size , posture , and other incongruities , com- pletely ...
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... close engagement under disadvantages . Foiled thus in her stratagems to draw him out , and not daring to send her JAN . 1827 . Ꭰ skirmishers so near head - quarters , whither his outpost 1827. ] 33 IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY .
... close engagement under disadvantages . Foiled thus in her stratagems to draw him out , and not daring to send her JAN . 1827 . Ꭰ skirmishers so near head - quarters , whither his outpost 1827. ] 33 IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY .
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... close to make a decision , cried out , " Faith , yis , lads , it's the masther , sure enough , " and galloped round in great glee , to let him in at the front door ; the dogs separately made their compliments to him , and growled or ...
... close to make a decision , cried out , " Faith , yis , lads , it's the masther , sure enough , " and galloped round in great glee , to let him in at the front door ; the dogs separately made their compliments to him , and growled or ...
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... close , even to the carrion , ) and the sub - sheriff's four sons , who came in lieu of the magistrates , always bringing with them their sthockacks too , half - pay cousins and cronies , and other non - descript idlers from Limerick ...
... close , even to the carrion , ) and the sub - sheriff's four sons , who came in lieu of the magistrates , always bringing with them their sthockacks too , half - pay cousins and cronies , and other non - descript idlers from Limerick ...
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