American Literature: An Anthology and Critical Survey, Volume 1C. Scribner's Sons, 1948 - 1120 pages |
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Page 45
... Snake land to the east they went forth , going away , earnestly grieving . Split asunder , weak , trembling , their land burned , they went , torn and broken , to the Snake Island . Those from the north being free , without care , went ...
... Snake land to the east they went forth , going away , earnestly grieving . Split asunder , weak , trembling , their land burned , they went , torn and broken , to the Snake Island . Those from the north being free , without care , went ...
Page 141
... snake served up in several dishes ; governor Grant being fond of the flesh of the rattle snake . I tasted of it , but could not swallow it . I , however , was sorry after killing the serpent , when coolly rec- ollecting every ...
... snake served up in several dishes ; governor Grant being fond of the flesh of the rattle snake . I tasted of it , but could not swallow it . I , however , was sorry after killing the serpent , when coolly rec- ollecting every ...
Page 142
... snake , by some called ground rattle snake , is a dangerous little creature : their bite is certainly mortal if present medical relief is not administered : they seem to be much of the nature of the asp or adder of the old world . This ...
... snake , by some called ground rattle snake , is a dangerous little creature : their bite is certainly mortal if present medical relief is not administered : they seem to be much of the nature of the asp or adder of the old world . This ...
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