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...8vo. ll. 16*. 1829 2828 Halliday's General History of the House of Guelpb, or Royal " Mr. Hallam is far better qualified than any other writer of our time for the task he has undertaken. He has great industry and great acuteness ;—his knowledge is extensive, various,... | |
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...the Death of George the Second. liy HENRY HALL AM, Esq. Fifth Edition. 2 vols. 8vo, 24*. " Mr. Hallam has great industry and great acuteness. His knowledge is extensive, various, and profound; and his mind is equally distinguished by the amplitude of its grasp and delicacy of its touch." —... | |
 | Mrs. Gore (Catherine Grace Frances) - English fiction - 1843 - 432 pages
...literary history which English lihraries have received for many years. Mr. Hallam has great industry and acuteness ; his knowledge is extensive, various, and profound ; his mind is equally distinguished hy the amplitude of its grasp, and hy the delicacy of ha tact. — Edinhurgh Renew. HALLAM'S HISTORY... | |
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