The United States Review and Literary Gazette, Volume 2G. & C. Carvill, 1827 - American periodicals |
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... interesting . In spite of the climate , which is burning hot in summer , and freezing in winter , these brave men , who have never yet been subdued , are entirely naked , and have not even a covering for their head . " They live ...
... interesting . In spite of the climate , which is burning hot in summer , and freezing in winter , these brave men , who have never yet been subdued , are entirely naked , and have not even a covering for their head . " They live ...
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... interesting scene . " As soon as the leading mule came to the commencement of the pass , he stopped , evidently unwilling to proceed , and of course ⚫ all the rest stopped also . " He was the finest mule we had , and on that account ...
... interesting scene . " As soon as the leading mule came to the commencement of the pass , he stopped , evidently unwilling to proceed , and of course ⚫ all the rest stopped also . " He was the finest mule we had , and on that account ...
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... interesting island ; and their topographical researches have thrown considerable light on the antiquities , and the local usages and peculiarities of their country , illustrating the history of its past events , and enlarging our ...
... interesting island ; and their topographical researches have thrown considerable light on the antiquities , and the local usages and peculiarities of their country , illustrating the history of its past events , and enlarging our ...
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... interesting ruins ; and the master- pieces of painting , sculpture , and architecture , which it embosoms within its walls , and which have been the admiration of so many successive generations . Rome , too , as the seat of that ...
... interesting ruins ; and the master- pieces of painting , sculpture , and architecture , which it embosoms within its walls , and which have been the admiration of so many successive generations . Rome , too , as the seat of that ...
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... interesting a moment , and amidst scenes so picturesque and delightful , was peculiarly affecting ; and , however we might regret the errors of their faith , we could scarcely refuse to sympathize with their feelings . Among other more ...
... interesting a moment , and amidst scenes so picturesque and delightful , was peculiarly affecting ; and , however we might regret the errors of their faith , we could scarcely refuse to sympathize with their feelings . Among other more ...
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Page 344 - Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
Page 320 - Walker's Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names.
Page 10 - And the red field was won ; Then saw in death his eyelids close Calmly, as to a night's repose, Like flowers at set of sun. Come to the bridal chamber, Death!
Page 347 - For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
Page 347 - Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were printed in a book! That they were graven with an iron pen and lead In the rock for ever!
Page 217 - Is this a time to be cloudy and sad, When our mother Nature laughs around ; "When even the deep blue heavens look glad, And gladness breathes from the blossoming ground ? There are notes of joy from the hang-bird and wren, And the gossip of swallows through all the sky; The ground-squirrel gayly chirps by his den, And the wilding bee hums merrily by.
Page 38 - Beyond the pomp of dress; for loveliness Needs not the foreign aid of ornament, But is when unadorned adorned the most.
Page 346 - Behold, the hope of him is in vain: Shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
Page 345 - He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
Page 136 - REGION of life and light! Land of the good whose earthly toils are o'er! Nor frost nor heat may blight Thy vernal beauty, fertile shore, Yielding thy blessed fruits for evermore! There, without crook or sling, Walks the good shepherd; blossoms white and red Round his meek temples cling; And to sweet pastures led, His own loved flock beneath his eye is fed. He guides, and near him they Follow delighted, for he makes them go Where dwells eternal May, And heavenly roses blow, Deathless, and gathered...