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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview

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A moving and insightful reflection on the nature of death and its meaning in human life. Written by Beilby Porteus, an English bishop and poet of the late 18th century, this essay combines poetic language with philosophical insights to create a work that is both beautiful... Read Full Overview

A moving and insightful reflection on the nature of death and its meaning in human life. Written by Beilby Porteus, an English bishop and poet of the late 18th century, this essay combines poetic language with philosophical insights to create a work that is both beautiful... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview