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He then seeks a long pole and sounds it , measures it across to ascertain how its
width compares with the length of his wagon - tries whether its sides are
perpendicular , as is usually the case if the road is much used , If he find it not
more than ...
He then seeks a long pole and sounds it , measures it across to ascertain how its
width compares with the length of his wagon - tries whether its sides are
perpendicular , as is usually the case if the road is much used , If he find it not
more than ...
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And , to make a long story short , though manifold were the runnings up and
down , and close the whisperings before all was ready , I was at length ushered
up a steep and narrow stick - ladder , into the sleeping apartment . Here ,
surrounded ...
And , to make a long story short , though manifold were the runnings up and
down , and close the whisperings before all was ready , I was at length ushered
up a steep and narrow stick - ladder , into the sleeping apartment . Here ,
surrounded ...
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... length I decided by lot , writing ten of the most sounding names I could muster
from my novel reading stores , on slips of paper , which were mingled in a shako ,
and out came -Montacute . How many matters of greater importance are thus ...
... length I decided by lot , writing ten of the most sounding names I could muster
from my novel reading stores , on slips of paper , which were mingled in a shako ,
and out came -Montacute . How many matters of greater importance are thus ...
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that if the other gentlemen had been a little more pa . tient , they might have had
venison for supper ; and this little discussion , growing more and more animated
as it proceeded , at length occupied the attention of the whole party so completely
...
that if the other gentlemen had been a little more pa . tient , they might have had
venison for supper ; and this little discussion , growing more and more animated
as it proceeded , at length occupied the attention of the whole party so completely
...
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At length came the joyful news that our moveables had arrived in port ; and
provision was at once made for their transportation to the banks of the Turnip .
But many and dire were the vexatious delays , thrust by the cruel Fates between
us and ...
At length came the joyful news that our moveables had arrived in port ; and
provision was at once made for their transportation to the banks of the Turnip .
But many and dire were the vexatious delays , thrust by the cruel Fates between
us and ...
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appearance asked attempt beautiful began better body 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 land 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 ready received Rivers round scarcely seemed seen short side society soon sort spirit sure talk tell thing thought tion told took true turned usual village walk whole wife wild window wish woods young
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Seite 291 - Come one, come all ! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I.
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 152 - 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 107 - It were good therefore that men in their innovations would follow the example of time itself, which indeed innovateth greatly, but quietly and by degrees scarce to be perceived...
Seite 89 - 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 250 - IX. 0 how canst thou renounce the boundless store Of charms which Nature to her votary yields! The warbling woodland, the resounding shore, The pomp of groves, and garniture of fields; All that the genial ray of morning gilds, And all that echoes to the song of even, All that the mountain's sheltering bosom shields, And all the dread magnificence of heaven, O how canst thou renounce, and hope to be forgiven ! X.
Seite 181 - While low delights, succeeding fast behind, In happier meanness occupy the mind : As in those domes, where...
Seite 133 - 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 116 - 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
Seite 116 - 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.
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| Titel | A New Home--who'll Follow?: Or, Glimpses of Western Life, Teil 33 Novel newspaper |
| Autor/in | Caroline Matilda Kirkland |
| Ausgabe | 2 |
| Verlag | C. S. Francis, 1839 |
| Original von | New York Public Library |
| Digitalisiert | 15. Nov. 2006 |
| Länge | 337 Seiten |
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