Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . belisk frontingBroadway, and near the top, is a medallion likeness of Emmet in bas-relief, ofcolossal size, and presenting a striking resemblance to the original. On thesame face are represented the American eagle, arid the Irish harp unstrung;and surmounting these are two hands clasped together, on the bracelet of oneof which are the
Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . belisk frontingBroadway, and near the top, is a medallion likeness of Emmet in bas-relief, ofcolossal size, and presenting a striking resemblance to the original. On thesame face are represented the American eagle, arid the Irish harp unstrung;and surmounting these are two hands clasped together, on the bracelet of oneof which are the stars of our Union, on that of the other the Irish shamrock. Mr. Emmet was a thorough classical scholar, and conversant with the physi-cal sciences. During his detention at the fortress in Scotland, he wrote partof an Essay toward the History of Ireland, which was printed in New Yorkin 1807. His private life was irreproachable, his countenance strong and regu-lar, and frame erect and manly. His features bore an expression of sorrow ;and the first impression that one had on looking at him might induce the be-holder to say, There is one who has thought much and suffered much. Theyery tones of his voice had a touch of lamentation in them. 458 ROBERT ROBERT FULTON. ROBERT FULTON, whose successful exertions to furnish a menu* of transpor-tation which brings the inhabitants of the world nearer each other have shedupon his name a lustre that must be visible to the latest posterity, was born irthe town of Little Britain, in the county of Lancaster, state of Pennsylvania, inthe year 1765, of poor but respectable parents. He was the third child arideldest son. He was left an orphan, by the death of his father, at a very earlyage. His primary education was very limited, but his genius was very con-spicuous ev-en in his childhood. His inventive talent was known to all the me-chanics in his neighborhood before he was twelve years of age. Without anyinstruction, he discovered remar
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