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... wrote . The sketches of the representative writers give with con- siderable fulness the leading biographical facts , together with a critical estimate of their works . The selections for special study , which are chosen to illustrate ...
... wrote . The sketches of the representative writers give with con- siderable fulness the leading biographical facts , together with a critical estimate of their works . The selections for special study , which are chosen to illustrate ...
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... Wrote " Wracke and Redemption of Sir Thomas Gates , " and " Historie of Travaile into Virginia . " George Sandys ( 1577-1644 ) . Removed to America in 1621 , and became treasurer of the Virginia Colony . Translated in Virginia ten books ...
... Wrote " Wracke and Redemption of Sir Thomas Gates , " and " Historie of Travaile into Virginia . " George Sandys ( 1577-1644 ) . Removed to America in 1621 , and became treasurer of the Virginia Colony . Translated in Virginia ten books ...
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... wrote in capital letters the suggestive legend , " BE SHORT . " His daily life was governed by a mechanical routine ; yet , after the Puritanic fashion , he upbraided himself with slothfulness . 56. Literary Labors . He mastered not ...
... wrote in capital letters the suggestive legend , " BE SHORT . " His daily life was governed by a mechanical routine ; yet , after the Puritanic fashion , he upbraided himself with slothfulness . 56. Literary Labors . He mastered not ...
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... wrote a book entitled " Bonifacius , an Essay upon the Good that is to be Devised and Designed , with Proposals of Unex- ceptionable Methods to do Good in the World , " a work that places philanthropy upon a business basis , and ...
... wrote a book entitled " Bonifacius , an Essay upon the Good that is to be Devised and Designed , with Proposals of Unex- ceptionable Methods to do Good in the World , " a work that places philanthropy upon a business basis , and ...
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... wrote a number of hymns still in use , and published five volumes of sermons popular in their day . THOMAS GODFREY ( 1736-1763 ) . First dramatic author in 35 SECOND COLONIAL PERIOD BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JONATHAN EDWARDS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN-
... wrote a number of hymns still in use , and published five volumes of sermons popular in their day . THOMAS GODFREY ( 1736-1763 ) . First dramatic author in 35 SECOND COLONIAL PERIOD BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JONATHAN EDWARDS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN-
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