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Title: The Barbadoes Girl A Tale for Young People
Author: Mrs. Hofland
Release Date: June 30, 2007 [EBook #21975]
Language: English
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THE
BARBADOES GIRL.
A Tale for Young People.
BY MRS. HOFLAND.
AUTHOR OF
THE CLERGYMAN'S WIDOW; THE SISTERS; BLIND FARMER; AFFECTIONATE BROTHERS; ELLEN THE TEACHER; GOOD GRANDMOTHER; MERCHANT'S WIDOW; ETC., ETC., ETC.
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The indulgence of passion makes bitter work for repentance, and produces a feeble old age. BACON.
As violent contrary winds endanger a ship, so it is with turbulent emotions in the mind; whereas such as are favourable awaken the understanding, keep in motion the will, and make the whole man more vigorous. ADDISON.
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A NEW EDITION, REVISED.
BOSTON: CHASE AND NICHOLS, 43 WASHINGTON STREET. 1863.
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