 | John Stevens Cabot Abbott - Politics, Practical - 1867 - 510 pages
...kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....an important part of his studies. It was his rule every day to read five chapters. He also read wit!} great attention the works of the most eminent theologians.... | |
 | Osceola County (Mich.) - 1884 - 432 pages
...kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....sailed in June, 1819, for the United States. On the 18th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the eight years of Mr.... | |
 | Sanilac County (Mich.) - 1884 - 558 pages
...kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....sailed in June, 1819, for the United States. On the 18th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the eight years of Mr.... | |
 | Huron County (Mich.) - 1884 - 510 pages
...kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....sailed in June, 1819, for the United States. On the 18th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the eight years of Mr.... | |
 | Governors - 1884 - 436 pages
...kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....sailed in June, 1819, for the United States. On the i8th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the eight years of Mr.... | |
 | Governors - 1885 - 1246 pages
...Kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....sailed in June, 1819, for the United States. On the 18th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the eight years of Mr.... | |
 | Mahaska County (Iowa) - 1887 - 554 pages
...familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a •j^r more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....part of his studies. It was his rule to read five J chapters every day. On the 4th of March, 1817. Mr. Monroe took the Presidential chair, and immediately... | |
 | Governors - 1889 - 636 pages
...history of Russia; to the Chinese trade; to the European system of weights, measures, and coins ; to the climate and astronomical observations ; while...sailed in June, 1819, for the United States. On the i8th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the eight yearsof Mr.... | |
 | Saint Joseph County (Mich.) - 1889 - 628 pages
...kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....sailed in June, 1819, for the United States. On the i8th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the eight years of Mr.... | |
 | Jefferson County (Iowa) - 1890 - 670 pages
...kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found....public and private life in Europe, he sailed in June, i8ig,'for the United States. On the 1 8th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in... | |
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He devoted his attention to the language and history of Russia; to the Chinese trade; to the European system of weights, measures and coins; to the climate and astronomical observations; while he kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin... 
