Anglo-American Literature and MannersC. Scribner, 1852 - 312 pages |
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Page 69
... night came , sinking in darkness the broader portions of the river , our minds became affected by strong emotions , and wandered far beyond the present moments . The tinkling of bells told us that the cattle which bore them were gently ...
... night came , sinking in darkness the broader portions of the river , our minds became affected by strong emotions , and wandered far beyond the present moments . The tinkling of bells told us that the cattle which bore them were gently ...
Page 71
... night ; that hundreds of steam - boats are gliding to and fro , over the whole length of the majestic river , forcing com- merce to take root and to prosper at every spot ; when I see the surplus population of Europe coming to assist in ...
... night ; that hundreds of steam - boats are gliding to and fro , over the whole length of the majestic river , forcing com- merce to take root and to prosper at every spot ; when I see the surplus population of Europe coming to assist in ...
Page 77
... night - hawks were skimming over and around.me , attracted by the buzzing wings of the beetles which form their food , and the distant howling of wolves , gave me some hope that I should soon arrive at the skirts of some woodland . “ I ...
... night - hawks were skimming over and around.me , attracted by the buzzing wings of the beetles which form their food , and the distant howling of wolves , gave me some hope that I should soon arrive at the skirts of some woodland . “ I ...
Page 80
... night might have been my last in this world , had not Providence made preparations for my rescue . was ready . All " The infernal hag was advancing slowly , probably con- templating the best way of despatching me , whilst her sous ...
... night might have been my last in this world , had not Providence made preparations for my rescue . was ready . All " The infernal hag was advancing slowly , probably con- templating the best way of despatching me , whilst her sous ...
Page 83
... night are thus spent ; but at a peculiar note of the female he ceases his song , and attends to her wishes . A nest is to be prepared , and the choice of a place in which to lay it is to become a matter of mutual consideration . The ...
... night are thus spent ; but at a peculiar note of the female he ceases his song , and attends to her wishes . A nest is to be prepared , and the choice of a place in which to lay it is to become a matter of mutual consideration . The ...
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