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Literary
March 30, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
An extract from a recently published tour in Holland describes supping with Mons. Luzac, a celebrated lawyer known for his talents, knowledge, multilingualism, patriotism, and role as editor of the esteemed Leyden Gazette.
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OCR Quality
98%
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Full Text
Extract from the Tour in Holland, just published.
"Supped with Mons. Luzac the famous lawyer, to whom I had letters—I was charmed with his conversation, and found him ready to answer me any question in any language; but as I am confined to two, we conversed in them indifferently.
This gentleman is celebrated throughout Europe for his uncommon talents, and extensive knowledge ; and more particularly for his patriotism, and being the editor of the Leyden Gazette, which is universally believed to be the best in circulation."
"Supped with Mons. Luzac the famous lawyer, to whom I had letters—I was charmed with his conversation, and found him ready to answer me any question in any language; but as I am confined to two, we conversed in them indifferently.
This gentleman is celebrated throughout Europe for his uncommon talents, and extensive knowledge ; and more particularly for his patriotism, and being the editor of the Leyden Gazette, which is universally believed to be the best in circulation."
What sub-type of article is it?
Journey Narrative
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Political
What keywords are associated?
Tour Holland
Mons Luzac
Leyden Gazette
Patriotism
European Celebrity
Lawyer Talents
Literary Details
Title
Extract From The Tour In Holland, Just Published.
Subject
Supping With Mons. Luzac During A Tour In Holland
Form / Style
Prose Travel Narrative
Key Lines
Supped With Mons. Luzac The Famous Lawyer, To Whom I Had Letters—I Was Charmed With His Conversation, And Found Him Ready To Answer Me Any Question In Any Language; But As I Am Confined To Two, We Conversed In Them Indifferently.
This Gentleman Is Celebrated Throughout Europe For His Uncommon Talents, And Extensive Knowledge ; And More Particularly For His Patriotism, And Being The Editor Of The Leyden Gazette, Which Is Universally Believed To Be The Best In Circulation.