Oliver GoldsmithH. Jenkins, 1951 - 286 pages |
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Page 34
... Learning in Europe3 he says : " Sure pride itself has dictated to the fellows of our Colleges the absurd passion of being attended at meals , and on other public occasions , by poor men , come in upon some charitable foundation . It ...
... Learning in Europe3 he says : " Sure pride itself has dictated to the fellows of our Colleges the absurd passion of being attended at meals , and on other public occasions , by poor men , come in upon some charitable foundation . It ...
Page 71
... Learning , he quotes De Holberg as being the one Danish representative of such learning . " It rose , and fell , " says Goldsmith , " with the late famous baron , one of the most extraordinary personages that has done honour to the ...
... Learning , he quotes De Holberg as being the one Danish representative of such learning . " It rose , and fell , " says Goldsmith , " with the late famous baron , one of the most extraordinary personages that has done honour to the ...
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... learning , he con- tinues : " On the contrary , if he be detected of ignorance when he pre- tends to learning , his case will deserve our pity ; too antique to please one party , and too modern for the other , he is deserted by both ...
... learning , he con- tinues : " On the contrary , if he be detected of ignorance when he pre- tends to learning , his case will deserve our pity ; too antique to please one party , and too modern for the other , he is deserted by both ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 7 |
IRELAND | 15 |
SCOTLAND THE MEDICAL STUDENT | 51 |
Copyright | |
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