An Essay on the Best Means of Civilising the Subjects of the British Empire in India, and of Diffusing the Light of the Christian Religion Throughout the Eastern World |
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... exertions . While we may defy their menaces , let us not disregard the consequence of such an event . The amputation of a limb may not immediately affect the vitals of the constitution , but it necessarily puts the subsequent health ...
... exertions . While we may defy their menaces , let us not disregard the consequence of such an event . The amputation of a limb may not immediately affect the vitals of the constitution , but it necessarily puts the subsequent health ...
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... exertions of a wise administration , may the greatest proportion of happiness be distributed throughout this vast and populous division of the British empire ? How may we raise , to the highest pitch that their genius and cir ...
... exertions of a wise administration , may the greatest proportion of happiness be distributed throughout this vast and populous division of the British empire ? How may we raise , to the highest pitch that their genius and cir ...
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... it presents an object at once dif- ficult and magnificent , to invite the exertions of genius , also promises to crown success with no common praise . Failure cannot be dishonourable . The attempt is laudable ; and 23.
... it presents an object at once dif- ficult and magnificent , to invite the exertions of genius , also promises to crown success with no common praise . Failure cannot be dishonourable . The attempt is laudable ; and 23.
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John Mitchell. to call for the assistance , and to regulate the exertions of the other two . At home , the affairs of the Company are ma- naged by a Board of Directors , chosen , from time to time , by the holders of stock . The ...
John Mitchell. to call for the assistance , and to regulate the exertions of the other two . At home , the affairs of the Company are ma- naged by a Board of Directors , chosen , from time to time , by the holders of stock . The ...
Page 87
... exertion , of giving a power- ful and frequent impulse to the course of public improve- ment , in every place ... exertions of one individual , however dignified or active , comparatively little can be accomplish- ed . If the ...
... exertion , of giving a power- ful and frequent impulse to the course of public improve- ment , in every place ... exertions of one individual , however dignified or active , comparatively little can be accomplish- ed . If the ...
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“An” essay on the best means of civilising the subjects of the British ... John Mitchell No preview available - 1805 |
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