The Man in the Moon: Consisting of Essays and Critiques on the Politics, Morals, Manners, Drama, &c. of the Present Day ... [no. 1-24; Nov. 12, 1803-Jan. 28 [i.e. Feb. 11] 1804] |
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Side 5
... to mistake the matter , that prejudice is the worst of tyrants , that aristocrats and democrats are fools of one and the same species , though of a different genus , who alike teize , torment , pester , and plague society with their ...
... to mistake the matter , that prejudice is the worst of tyrants , that aristocrats and democrats are fools of one and the same species , though of a different genus , who alike teize , torment , pester , and plague society with their ...
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... on grand review days , assist his vision by a telescope ; whether he does not frequently use a reading glass , or apply a microscope when he wishes to look narrowly into matters ; whether he was actually transported to the moon for ...
... on grand review days , assist his vision by a telescope ; whether he does not frequently use a reading glass , or apply a microscope when he wishes to look narrowly into matters ; whether he was actually transported to the moon for ...
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I was very much distinguished , when a boy , for the rapidity with which I took my learning , and for the archness and ill nature which I evinced in every little matter of controversy among my school - fellows .
I was very much distinguished , when a boy , for the rapidity with which I took my learning , and for the archness and ill nature which I evinced in every little matter of controversy among my school - fellows .
Side 13
I discovered that the newspapers contained a great deal of matter , and usually one article of truth — the list of bankrupts . After my apprenticeship was expired , as my turn for invention and abuse were pretty generally known , I did ...
I discovered that the newspapers contained a great deal of matter , and usually one article of truth — the list of bankrupts . After my apprenticeship was expired , as my turn for invention and abuse were pretty generally known , I did ...
Side 14
... resumed my seat on the high stool . And pray , sir , ( said I ) , may I ask to what extraor . dinary circumstance I am indebted for the honour of this visit ? A matter of business ( replied he 14 THE MAN IN THE MOON .
... resumed my seat on the high stool . And pray , sir , ( said I ) , may I ask to what extraor . dinary circumstance I am indebted for the honour of this visit ? A matter of business ( replied he 14 THE MAN IN THE MOON .
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