Translation of the letters of a Hindoo rajah, to which is prefixed a preliminary dissertation on the history, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, Nide 2 |
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Sivu 13
The first possesses a rich mine of knowledge , from which I expect pure and
genuine information . The latter is not less sensible , almost equally well informed
, more lively in her ideas , and more quick in her discernment ; but , at the same
time ...
The first possesses a rich mine of knowledge , from which I expect pure and
genuine information . The latter is not less sensible , almost equally well informed
, more lively in her ideas , and more quick in her discernment ; but , at the same
time ...
Sivu 16
You may now perhaps expect that the history flould become more interesting and
important , and be curious to hear how the young nobleman conducts himself in
his new station ; whether the experience he has had of life , serves to expand ...
You may now perhaps expect that the history flould become more interesting and
important , and be curious to hear how the young nobleman conducts himself in
his new station ; whether the experience he has had of life , serves to expand ...
Sivu 49
You will smile at the invitation : and , no doubt , be surprised to find this
philosopher , whom one would expect to foar above the practices and notions of
the vulgar , taking such a method of shewing his hospitality ; but it is a difficult
thing to get ...
You will smile at the invitation : and , no doubt , be surprised to find this
philosopher , whom one would expect to foar above the practices and notions of
the vulgar , taking such a method of shewing his hospitality ; but it is a difficult
thing to get ...
Sivu 125
But though I am thus deprived of his company for the present , he promises to join
me , as fuon as his scientific engagements will admit . And in the mean time , he
tells me ; I may expect anjulement ( I wonder he aid not raiher say instruction ) ...
But though I am thus deprived of his company for the present , he promises to join
me , as fuon as his scientific engagements will admit . And in the mean time , he
tells me ; I may expect anjulement ( I wonder he aid not raiher say instruction ) ...
Sivu 138
How should our unenlightened minds , expect to understand the language of
philofophers , fince from all I can learn , they feldom thoroughly understand
themselves ? On returning to the Inn , I found the horses in waiting , the
gentlemens ...
How should our unenlightened minds , expect to understand the language of
philofophers , fince from all I can learn , they feldom thoroughly understand
themselves ? On returning to the Inn , I found the horses in waiting , the
gentlemens ...
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Sivu 226 - Ah ! sir," returned Charlotte, " you know how female writers are looked down upon. The women fear, and hate; the men ridicule, and dislike them." " This may be the case with the mere mob, who receive every prejudice upon trust...