Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley SheridanTwayne Publishers, 1960 - 352 pages |
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Page 155
... Pitt belongs to the fourth generation of fathers and sons who make the House of Commons their home . To him the ... Pitt's political opponents , says at once that Pitt has delivered the best first speech he has ever heard . When someone ...
... Pitt belongs to the fourth generation of fathers and sons who make the House of Commons their home . To him the ... Pitt's political opponents , says at once that Pitt has delivered the best first speech he has ever heard . When someone ...
Page 156
... Pitt repeats his earlier success . " Mr. Pitt , " says a member to Fox , " seems to be one of the first men in Parliament . " Without a touch of jealousy , Fox replies , " He is so already . " ( Such a parliamentary honeymoon does not ...
... Pitt repeats his earlier success . " Mr. Pitt , " says a member to Fox , " seems to be one of the first men in Parliament . " Without a touch of jealousy , Fox replies , " He is so already . " ( Such a parliamentary honeymoon does not ...
Page 169
... Pitt may do what he likes during the holidays , but depend upon it , it will only be a mince - pie administration . " Amid all these sneers Pitt goes on his way calmly . He is determined that the mince - pie administration shall last ...
... Pitt may do what he likes during the holidays , but depend upon it , it will only be a mince - pie administration . " Amid all these sneers Pitt goes on his way calmly . He is determined that the mince - pie administration shall last ...
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Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Oscar Sherwin No preview available - 2012 |
Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Oscar Sherwin No preview available - 2012 |
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