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Ralph Waldo Emerson. ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND . FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND . HAVE been twice in England 442 ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND- ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND-
Ralph Waldo Emerson. ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND . FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND . HAVE been twice in England 442 ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND- ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND-
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Such a wealth has England earned , ever new , bounteous , and augmenting . But the question recurs , does she take the step beyond - namely , to the wise use , in view of the supreme wealth of nations ? We estimate the wisdom of nations ...
Such a wealth has England earned , ever new , bounteous , and augmenting . But the question recurs , does she take the step beyond - namely , to the wise use , in view of the supreme wealth of nations ? We estimate the wisdom of nations ...
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ENGLAND is the best of actual nations . It is no ideal framework , it is an old pile built in different ages , with repairs , additions , and makeshifts ; but you see the poor best you have got . London is the epitome of our times ...
ENGLAND is the best of actual nations . It is no ideal framework , it is an old pile built in different ages , with repairs , additions , and makeshifts ; but you see the poor best you have got . London is the epitome of our times ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | vii |
FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND I | 1 |
RACE AND ABILITY II | 11 |
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| Title | Select Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson The Camelot series |
| Author | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Publisher | W. Scott, 1888 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 19 Sep 2005 |
| Length | 351 pages |
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