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" Having never had a grammatical education, nor time to study the rules of just composition, I acknowledge that I was afraid to put it to the press ; and for the same cause, I ought to have the same fears still. "
Ferguson's Lectures on Select Subjects, in Mechanics, Hydrostatics ... - Page xlii
by James Ferguson - 1814
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The popular educator, Volumes 1-2; Volume 5

Popular educator - 1852 - 848 pages
...education, nor time to study the rules of just composition, I acknowledge I was afraid to put it to press ; and for the same cause, I ought to have the same fears still." It was, however, well received, and this very ingenious man sent forth various other works, most of...
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Volume 3

Robert Chambers - Scotland - 1853 - 372 pages
...which there are only four wheels. But having never had grammatical education, nor time to study tho rules of just composition, I acknowledge that I was...find that this my first work was not ill received, I лгав emboldened to go on, in publishing my Astronomy, Mechanical Lectures, Tables and Tracts relative...
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Volume 5

Robert Chambers - Scotland - 1854 - 364 pages
...with the description of a new orrery, in which there are only four' wheels. But having never h:iil grammatical education, nor time to study the rules...afraid to put it to the press ; and for the same cause- 1 ought to have the same fears still. But having the pleasure to find that this my first work was not...
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The American Encyclopedia of History, Biography and Travel, Comprising ...

William O. Blake - Biography - 1856 - 1122 pages
...moon, with a description of a new orrery, in which there are only four wheels. But having never had grammatical education, nor time to study the rules...composition, I acknowledge that I was afraid to put it to press ; and for the same cause, I ought to hav/the same fears stm. But1 hiring the pleasure to find...
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The Popular Educator, Volume 1

1856 - 422 pages
...education, nor time to study the rules of just composition, I acknowledge I was afraid to put it to press ; and for the same cause, I ought to have the same fears still." It was, however, well received, and this very ingenious man sent forth various other works, most of...
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Memoirs of the Most Eminent American Mechanics: Also Lives of Distinguished ...

Henry Howe - Industrialists - 1858 - 526 pages
...of a new Orrery, having only four wheels. Of this work he snys, with lus characteristic modesty, " Having never had a grammatical education, nor time...the press ; and for the same cause, I ought to ha.ve ^ same still." It was, however, well received by the public ; and its ingenious author afterwards followed...
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The Pursuit of Knowledge Under Difficulties, Volume 2

George L. Craik - Self-culture - 1858 - 894 pages
...had a grammatical education, nor time to study the rules of just composition, I acknowledge that 1 was afraid to put it to the press ; and, for th-e same cause, I ought to have the same fears still." It was, however, well received by the public; and its ingenious author afterwards followed it up by...
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Success in Life: A Book for Young Men

1858 - 348 pages
...education, nor time to study the rules of just composition, I acknowledge I was afraid, I was ashamed to put it to the press, and for the same cause I ought to have tho same fears still. But having the pleasure to find that this my first work was not ill received,...
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Pursuit of Knowledge Under Difficulties: Its Pleasures and Rewards ..., Volume 1

George Lillie Craik - Self-culture - 1858 - 300 pages
...had a grammatical education, nor time to study the rules of just composition, I acknowledge that 1 was afraid to put it to the press; and, for the same cause, 1 ought to have the same fears still." It was, however, well received by the public ; and its ingenious...
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Lives of Great and Celebrated Characters of All Ages and Countries ...

1860 - 782 pages
...This work was very favourably received by the public ; though the author modestly says of it, — " Having never had a grammatical education, nor time...same cause, I ought to have the same fears still." In 1748, he began to give lectures on astronomy and mechanics, and with such success, that he at length...
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