Suffragan Bishops and Rural Deans; Some Suggestions Relative to the Suffragan Bishops and Rural Deans, Made by Thomas Brett in the Year 1711 - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858. Excerpt: ... BY GEORGE WILSON, M.D., F.R.S.E. REGIUS PROFESSOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; AND DIRECTOR OF THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND. The Sixth Thousand of THE FIVE GATEWAYS OF KNOWLEDGE, A POPULAR WORK ON THE FIVE SENSES. In fcap. 8vo. cloth, with gilt leaves, 2. 6rf.; People's Edition, in ornamental stiff covers, One Shilling. "This famous town of Mansoul had Five Gates.... The names of the Gates were these: Ear Gate, Eye Gate, Mouth Gate, Nose Gate, and Feel Gate."--Bunyan's Hoty War. OPINIONS. Spectator. "At once attractive and useful.... The manner is vivacious and clear; the matter is closely packed, but without confusion." John Bull. "Charms and enlivens the attention whilst the heart and understanding are improved... It is an invaluable little book." Nonconformist. "This is a beautifully written and altogether delightful little book on the five senses." Critic. "As a means to teach the great truth that we are 'fearfully and wonderfully made,' this essay will be of great value." Examiner. "An extremely pleasant little book.... entertaining and instructive; and may be welcomed in many a home." Leader. "Dr. Wilson unites poetic with scientific faculty, and this union gives a charm to all he writes. In the little volume before us he has described the five senses in language so popular that a child may comprehend the meaning, so suggestive that philosophers will read it with pleasure." Literary Spectator. "Besides the merit of being deeply interesting, it can also lay claim to the higher functions of a useful instructor; and in its twofold capacity it has our unqualified approval." Scottish Press. "Every page presents us with something worthy of being thought about; every one is bright with the full clear light of the writer's mind, and wi...

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