The Monuments and Genii of St. Paul's Cathedral, and of Westminster Abbey: With Historical Sketches and Descriptions of Both Churches : Forming an Entirely New and Correct Biography of All that is Interesting in the Lives and Achievements of the Most Illustrious Characters of the United Kingdoms, Volume 1John Williams, 1826 - London (England) |
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... to the first principle , which , though all seem to incommode , still all are forward to admit , namely , that in biography are sure to be found unqualified advantage and fixed interest . The axiom above iv INTRODUCTION .
... to the first principle , which , though all seem to incommode , still all are forward to admit , namely , that in biography are sure to be found unqualified advantage and fixed interest . The axiom above iv INTRODUCTION .
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... interest . The axiom above all others upon which this truth rests , is the general admission , that there is no life , however humble , from which something might not be learned , if every event of its course was faithfully preserved by ...
... interest . The axiom above all others upon which this truth rests , is the general admission , that there is no life , however humble , from which something might not be learned , if every event of its course was faithfully preserved by ...
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... and should alike be preserved in piety ; for the interest of the one must be greatly diminished , when the beauties of the other have ceased to exist . HISTORICAL SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION OF THE Abbey Church of St. vi INTRODUCTION .
... and should alike be preserved in piety ; for the interest of the one must be greatly diminished , when the beauties of the other have ceased to exist . HISTORICAL SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION OF THE Abbey Church of St. vi INTRODUCTION .
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... interests than Westminster Abbey . In England , in the world , perhaps , it may be safely asserted , there is no religious edifice so replete with all that is grand and holy , beautiful and instructive . Other churches may surpass in ...
... interests than Westminster Abbey . In England , in the world , perhaps , it may be safely asserted , there is no religious edifice so replete with all that is grand and holy , beautiful and instructive . Other churches may surpass in ...
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... interest to be added for a long series of years ; on the contrary , if what has hitherto been related of the history of St. Paul's , has been very properly expressed in the language of praise and admiration , what is left to be told ...
... interest to be added for a long series of years ; on the contrary , if what has hitherto been related of the history of St. Paul's , has been very properly expressed in the language of praise and admiration , what is left to be told ...
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