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Our friends in the " settlements ” have expressed so much interest in such of our
letters to them , as happened to convey any account of the peculiar features of
western life , and have asked so many questions , touching particulars which we
...
Our friends in the " settlements ” have expressed so much interest in such of our
letters to them , as happened to convey any account of the peculiar features of
western life , and have asked so many questions , touching particulars which we
...
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asked I , in perfect astonishment . “ Why , your old man to be sure , ” said he
laughing . I had yet to learn that in Michigan , as soon as a man marries he
becomes “ th ' old man , ” though he may be yet in his minority . Not long since I
gave a ...
asked I , in perfect astonishment . “ Why , your old man to be sure , ” said he
laughing . I had yet to learn that in Michigan , as soon as a man marries he
becomes “ th ' old man , ” though he may be yet in his minority . Not long since I
gave a ...
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liar nod , and seated herself at once in a chair near the door . “ Well , how do like
Michigan ? ” This question received the most polite answer which my conscience
afforded ; and I asked the lady in my turn , if she was one of my neighbours ?
liar nod , and seated herself at once in a chair near the door . “ Well , how do like
Michigan ? ” This question received the most polite answer which my conscience
afforded ; and I asked the lady in my turn , if she was one of my neighbours ?
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Mr . Jenkins took his inch of cigar from his mouth , and asked if I really disliked
tobacco - smoke , seeming to think it scarcely possible . “ Do n ' t your old man
smoke ? ! said he . “ No , indeed , ” said I , with more than my usual energy ; “ I
should ...
Mr . Jenkins took his inch of cigar from his mouth , and asked if I really disliked
tobacco - smoke , seeming to think it scarcely possible . “ Do n ' t your old man
smoke ? ! said he . “ No , indeed , ” said I , with more than my usual energy ; “ I
should ...
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I was quite self - absorbed , or I should have noticed such a complaint from one
who makes none without cause ; but the matter went on , until , when I asked for
my gruel , he had very nearly fallen on the coals , in the at . tempt to take it from
the ...
I was quite self - absorbed , or I should have noticed such a complaint from one
who makes none without cause ; but the matter went on , until , when I asked for
my gruel , he had very nearly fallen on the coals , in the at . tempt to take it from
the ...
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appearance asked baby beautiful began better body Brent called CHAPTER close comfort Cora course door dress entirely Everard eyes face fair feel felt fire fortunate friends give green half hand head heard heart Henry hope hour interest Jenkins knew lady learned least leave length less live looked matter means Michigan miles Miss Montacute morning mother nature neighbours never night Nippers occasion offer once passed perhaps person poor prepared pretty ready returned Rivers round scarcely seemed seen short side society soon sort spirit sure talk tell thing thought tion told took true turned usual village walk week whole wife window wish woods young
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Seite 253 - Come one, come all ! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I.
Seite 87 - Truly, shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life ; but in respect that it is a shepherd's life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well ; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life. Now, in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well ; but in respect it is not in the court, it is tedious.
Seite 78 - Many examples may be put of the force of custom, both upon mind and body ; therefore, since custom is the principal magistrate of man's life, let men by all means endeavour to obtain good customs. Certainly, custom is most perfect when it beginneth in young years: this we call education, which is, in effect, but an early custom.
Seite 150 - Ah ! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness; And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs Which ne'er might be repeated...
Seite 226 - Are not the mountains, waves, and skies, a part Of me and of my soul, as I of them ? Is not the love of these deep in my heart With a pure passion?
Seite 90 - A strange fish! Were I in England now, as once I was, and had but this fish painted, not a holiday fool there but would give a piece of silver. There would this monster make a man. Any strange beast there makes a man. When they will not give a doit to relieve a lame beggar, they will lay out ten to see a dead Indian. Legg'd like a man! and his fins like arms! Warm, o
Seite 179 - While low delights, succeeding fast behind, In happier meanness occupy the mind : As in those domes, where...
Seite 114 - I wish you'd get it mended right off, 'cause I want to borrow it again this afternoon." The Quaker is made to reply, "Friend, it shall be done:" and I wish I possessed more of his spirit.
Seite 131 - I COME, I come ! ye have called me long, I come o'er the mountains with light and song, Ye may trace my step o'er the wakening earth, By the winds which tell of the violet's birth, By the primrose stars in the shadowy grass, By the green leaves opening as I pass.
Seite 114 - The pen, and ink, and a sheet o' paper, and a wafer,' is no unusual request ; and when the pen is returned, you are generally informed, that you sent ' an awful bad pen.' " I have been frequently reminded of one of Johnson's humorous sketches. A man returning a broken wheel-barrow to a Quaker, with ' Here, I 've broke your rotten wheel-barrow, usin
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| Titel | A New Home - Who'll Follow?: Or, Glimpses of Western Life |
| Autor/in | Caroline Matilda Kirkland |
| Ausgabe | 2 |
| Verlag | C. S. Francis, 1839 |
| Original von | Harvard University |
| Digitalisiert | 21. Sept. 2005 |
| Länge | 317 Seiten |
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