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them of remarkable purity and depth of
I examined the paintings and found them of remarkable purity and depth of sentiment.
— from The Progressionists, and Angela. by Conrad von Bolanden

the origin rise progress and development of
With these few remarks I shall at once enter upon the task of placing before the reader in chronological order the origin, rise, progress, and development of the science and art of photography.
— from The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, Etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years by Werge, John, active 1854-1890

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