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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... feelings and liberal po- licy of a great and generous people , the attempt proposed is necessary for the vindication of our national character . At this moment , loud are the invectives which envy , or hos- tility , have made to resound ...
... feelings and liberal po- licy of a great and generous people , the attempt proposed is necessary for the vindication of our national character . At this moment , loud are the invectives which envy , or hos- tility , have made to resound ...
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... Feelings of an enlarged philanthropy , as well as views of a wise policy ; the impulses of a liberal philosophy , not less than the refutation of an invidious . spirit of detraction ; the solemn sanctions and the glorious advantages of ...
... Feelings of an enlarged philanthropy , as well as views of a wise policy ; the impulses of a liberal philosophy , not less than the refutation of an invidious . spirit of detraction ; the solemn sanctions and the glorious advantages of ...
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... feelings , and intimately connected with the object of this dissertation ; while the accuracy of his research , the extent of his infor- mation , the correctness of his judgment , and the plausibility of his arguments , entitle his ...
... feelings , and intimately connected with the object of this dissertation ; while the accuracy of his research , the extent of his infor- mation , the correctness of his judgment , and the plausibility of his arguments , entitle his ...
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... feelings ; recommended by whatever has been wise , or ve- nerable , or pious in their history or mythology , it must be admitted to present an obstacle , the most formidable that can be conceived , to the progressive improvement and ele ...
... feelings ; recommended by whatever has been wise , or ve- nerable , or pious in their history or mythology , it must be admitted to present an obstacle , the most formidable that can be conceived , to the progressive improvement and ele ...
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... feelings of a conquered people , the Gentoos have con- tracted a certain torpor of mind , and a total careless- ness about futurity , which are exceedingly unfavourable to every plan of improvement . Unless mankind take inter- est in ...
... feelings of a conquered people , the Gentoos have con- tracted a certain torpor of mind , and a total careless- ness about futurity , which are exceedingly unfavourable to every plan of improvement . Unless mankind take inter- est in ...
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