 I think Rollin's success might encourage you, nor need you be in the least intimidated by his merit. That author has no other merit but a certain facility and sweetness of narration, but has loaded his work with fifty puerilities.  The History of Scotland - Page 166de William Robertson - 1817Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | 1802 - 510 pages
...particularly that of Greece ? I think 102 Rollin's fuccefs might encourage you, nor need you be in the lealt intimidated by his merit. That author has no other merit but a certain facility and fweetnefs of narration, but has loaded his work with fifty puerilities. Our friend Wedderburn is advancing... | |
 | William Robertson - 1806 - 444 pages
...particularly that of Greece ? I think Rollin's fuccels might encourage you, nor need you be in the leaft intimidated by his merit. .That author has no other merit but a certain facility and fweetnefs of narration, but has loaded his work with fifty puerilities. OUR friend, Wedderburn, is... | |
 | Thomas Edward Ritchie - 1807 - 536 pages
...lead intimidated by his merit. That author has no other merit, but a certain facility and fweetnefs of narration ; but has loaded his work with fifty..." Our friend, Wedderburn, is advancing with great ftrides in his profeffion. **«»»» *»»***»*! " 1 defire my compliments to Lord Elibank. I hope... | |
 | Thomas Edward Ritchie - 1807 - 962 pages
...particularly that of Greece ? 1 think Rollin's fuccefs might encourage you, nor need you be in the leaft intimidated by his merit. That author has no other merit, but a certain facility and fweemefs of narration ; but has loaded his work with fifty puerilities. K 4 " Our 136 LIFE AND WRITINGS... | |
 | Dugald Stewart - 1811 - 620 pages
...History, particularly that of Greece. I think Rollin's success might encourage you, nor need you be in the least intimidated by his merit. That author has...is advancing with great strides in his Profession , ,* '• ; * * * *,. Mr Hume to Dr Robertson. • *••**• * * • * • * * I forgot to tell... | |
 | William Robertson - 1811 - 468 pages
...History, particularly that of Greece. I think Rollin's success might encourage you, nor need you be in the least intimidated by his merit. That author has...narration, but has loaded his work with fifty puerilities. Mr. Hume) " that you, as well as myself, have drawn " Mary's character with too great softenings. She... | |
 | William Robertson, Dugald Stewart - 1821 - 438 pages
...not be idle. May I venture to suggest to you the 'Ancient History, particularly that of Greece ? I think Rollin's success might encourage you, nor need...is advancing with great strides in his profession. * * * * * * 1 desire my compliments to Lord Elibank. I hope His Lordship has forgot his vow of answering... | |
 | William Robertson - 1821 - 436 pages
...must not be idle. May I venture to suggest to you the Ancient History, particularly that of Greece ? I think Rollin's success might encourage you, nor need...loaded his work with fifty puerilities. Our friend, W edderburn, is advancing with great strides in his profession. ****** 1 desire my compliments to Lord... | |
 | William Robertson - 1822 - 506 pages
...History, particularly that of Greece. I think Rollin's success might encourage you, nor need you be in the least intimidated by his merit. That author has no other merit but a certaiu facility and sweetness of narration, but has loaded his work with fifty puerilities. Our friend,... | |
 | William Robertson - 1824 - 488 pages
...Fifth. That subject is disjointed, and your * Mr. Hume in Another letter observes, that Rollin " has no merit, but a certain facility and sweetness of narration, but has loaded his work with fifty puerilities." This censure is illiberal and unjust. Many parts of Rollin arc written in a manner which neither Mr.... | |
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