Word: reading
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...could collect at the rate of sixpence a volume. The leading publishing houses issue at times "libraries," as they call them, of famous authors, in paper covers, it is true, but printed on fair paper and in good type; these "libraries," comprising history, science, and fiction, furnish good reading at prices within the reach of every one who wants to read...
...seen that all the hopes of the friends of the movement will not be realized, but that there is still much the society can do, and will do, towards a careful study of Shakspere. It is doubtful whether the plan of weekly or monthly papers to be read before the main society in London can be carried out; the number of living English writers on Shakspere is small, and men seek other ways of addressing the public when they wish to do so. But in the republication of rare books ("Allusion Books") in which reference is made to Shakspere...
...five legs, it is enough to say that in his feuilleton Locke has adopted the plain unvarnished language of his prototype. But we must not be misled by the apparent openness of his style. While clear as a spring he is deep as the ocean, and we must read and reread, when the simplicity will resolve itself into the true philosophical confusion. It is admirably adapted therefore for Primary and Grammar Schools, and a few hints on the proper method of shooting the young idea in this direction may be not out of place. To carry out the humorous idea...
...phrase-book. The sun in the mean time goes behind some mountains, but to my surprise, soon comes up again and seems to be getting higher. Time by my watch now one o'clock. Am determined not to go to bed before dark, so continue studying my phrase-book. Read also my Herbert Spencer, and several other entertaining books in which I was conditioned last year. Sun keeps growing higher and higher. Finally at four o'clock by my watch several men appear in the yard. Among them an English tourist. I know him by his huge field-glasses...
...most congenial subject having been chosen, it should be pursued with method and perseverance to afford a true benefit. It is better to read several works on one subject, and thoroughly master that one, than to dip into volume after volume, and acquire a superficial knowledge of many topics, which will pass away even sooner than it was acquired. Moreover, reading pursued in an intelligent manner is sure to be a source of great pleasure as well as of instruction. In speaking of his books, Southey justly remarks...