The Knickerbocker: Or, New-York Monthly Magazine, Volume 13 |
From inside the book
Results 6-10 of 80
Page 28
The effect is enhanced here , by the vicinity of the sea , whose mournful anthem
or soothing music mingles with the wind - hymns of the forest aisles . As we
emerged from a magnificent church that stands in the midst of this solitude , the
interior ...
The effect is enhanced here , by the vicinity of the sea , whose mournful anthem
or soothing music mingles with the wind - hymns of the forest aisles . As we
emerged from a magnificent church that stands in the midst of this solitude , the
interior ...
Page 29
One of the most valuable of these , however , has been singularly well preserved
, considering that it has withstood the combined effects of dampness and removal
from its original position ; a process involving no little risk . This beautiful ...
One of the most valuable of these , however , has been singularly well preserved
, considering that it has withstood the combined effects of dampness and removal
from its original position ; a process involving no little risk . This beautiful ...
Page 53
North , the island rises into little hills , from which the wind passes on to the high
parts of the city ; rarely visiting the low and intervening space ; unless it may be
the topmost rooms of the houses : and as the houses are generally low , the
effects ...
North , the island rises into little hills , from which the wind passes on to the high
parts of the city ; rarely visiting the low and intervening space ; unless it may be
the topmost rooms of the houses : and as the houses are generally low , the
effects ...
Page 54
... ventillated , this effect was , in degree , observable ; but in the airy and healthy
parts of the town , on the contrary , they never failed to render the heat more
intolerable ; and the steams from the hot pavements were like those of a vapor
bath .
... ventillated , this effect was , in degree , observable ; but in the airy and healthy
parts of the town , on the contrary , they never failed to render the heat more
intolerable ; and the steams from the hot pavements were like those of a vapor
bath .
Page 55
And if it be admitted as indisputable , it may still be questionable , whether this is
to be regarded as a cause of disease , or whether this disappearance and
disease be not coordinate effects of a common cause . ' In the annexed
paragraphs ...
And if it be admitted as indisputable , it may still be questionable , whether this is
to be regarded as a cause of disease , or whether this disappearance and
disease be not coordinate effects of a common cause . ' In the annexed
paragraphs ...
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
American appeared arms beautiful become believe better body breath bright brought called cause character continued course court dark death deep earth effect face fear feel give half hand happy head heard heart hope hour human hundred interest Italy kind land leave less light live look means mind morning nature never night o'er object observed once passed perhaps person picture present reached reader remain remark respect rest round scene seemed seen shore side smile soon soul speak spirit stand stood sweet thee thing thou thought town true turned voice volume whole wild wind young
Popular passages
Page 11 - I have nought that is fair?" saith he; "Have nought but the bearded grain? Though the breath of these flowers is sweet to me, I will give them all back again.
Page 362 - Uttered not, yet comprehended, Is the spirit's voiceless prayer, Soft rebukes, in blessings ended, Breathing from her lips of air. O, though oft depressed and lonely, All my fears are laid aside, If I but remember only Such as these have lived and died ! FLOWERS.
Page 75 - THE night is come, but not too soon ; And sinking silently, All silently, the little moon Drops down behind the sky. There is no light in earth or heaven, But the cold light of stars ; And the first watch of night is given To the red planet Mars.
Page 11 - Dear tokens of the earth are they, Where he was once a child. "They shall all bloom in fields of light, Transplanted by my care, And saints, upon their garments white, These sacred blossoms wear.
Page 414 - Further observation and experience have given me a different idea of this little feathered voluptuary, which I will venture to impart, for the benefit of my schoolboy readers, who may regard him with the same unqualified envy and admiration which I once indulged. I have shown him only as I saw him at first, in what I may call the poetical part of his career, when...
Page 278 - THE time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves ; whether they are to have any property they can call their own ; whether their houses and farms are to be pillaged and destroyed, and themselves consigned to a state of wretchedness from which no human efforts will deliver them. The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army.
Page 362 - And the voices of the Night Wake the better soul, that slumbered, To a holy, calm delight ; Ere the evening lamps are lighted, And, like phantoms grim and tall, Shadows from the fitful fire-light Dance upon the parlor wall ; Then the forms of the departed Enter at the open door ; The beloved, the true-hearted, Come to visit me once more...
Page 75 - And earnest thoughts within me rise, When I behold afar, Suspended in the evening skies The shield of that red star. 0 star of strength! I see thee stand And smile upon my pain; Thou beckonest with thy mailed hand, And I am strong again.
Page 115 - On some fond breast the parting soul relies, Some pious drops the closing eye requires; Even from the tomb the voice of Nature cries, Even in our ashes live their wonted fires.
Page 208 - The rising mist of day. Hark ! hark ! I hear yon whistling shroud, I see yon quivering mast ; The black throat of the hunted cloud Is panting forth the blast ! An hour, and, whirled like winnowing chaff, The giant surge shall fling His tresses o'er yon...