Sketches of the History of Man, Volumen3A. Strahan and T. Cadell, London; and for William Creech, Edinburgh, 1788 |
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... respect to the private men , idleness must be totally and for ever ba- nished . Suppofing three months yearly to be fufficient for military discipline ; the men , during the rest of the year , ought to be employ'd upon public works ...
... respect to the private men , idleness must be totally and for ever ba- nished . Suppofing three months yearly to be fufficient for military discipline ; the men , during the rest of the year , ought to be employ'd upon public works ...
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... respect to the private men of the old army , a thoufand of fuch as have fer- ved the longest may be disbanded annual- ly , if fo many be willing to retire ; and in their stead an equal number may be in- lifted to ferve but feven years ...
... respect to the private men of the old army , a thoufand of fuch as have fer- ved the longest may be disbanded annual- ly , if fo many be willing to retire ; and in their stead an equal number may be in- lifted to ferve but feven years ...
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... respect before riches ; pro- vided only he can afford a frugal meal , and a warm garment ? Let us compare an old officer , who never deferted his friend nor his country , and a wealthy merchant , who never indulged a thought but of gain ...
... respect before riches ; pro- vided only he can afford a frugal meal , and a warm garment ? Let us compare an old officer , who never deferted his friend nor his country , and a wealthy merchant , who never indulged a thought but of gain ...
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... respect to the private men , the rotation propofed , aims at improvements far more important than that of making military fervice fall light upon individuals . It tends to unite the spirit of industry with that of war ; and to form the ...
... respect to the private men , the rotation propofed , aims at improvements far more important than that of making military fervice fall light upon individuals . It tends to unite the spirit of industry with that of war ; and to form the ...
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... respect to a horfe . Difcour- fing of cavalry , he obferves , that a horfe becomes hardy and healthful by constant exercise , and that a young horfe is unable to bear fatigue ; for which reason he de- * Rei militaris periti , plus ...
... respect to a horfe . Difcour- fing of cavalry , he obferves , that a horfe becomes hardy and healthful by constant exercise , and that a young horfe is unable to bear fatigue ; for which reason he de- * Rei militaris periti , plus ...
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