Glimpses of Nature, and Objects of Interest Described, During a Visit to the Isle of Wight |
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Page 29
... occasionally as they floated along . Some of these curious creatures were rather large , with a kind of fringe round the lower part ; and others had what appeared to be a fleshy cross on their summit , A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT . 29.
... occasionally as they floated along . Some of these curious creatures were rather large , with a kind of fringe round the lower part ; and others had what appeared to be a fleshy cross on their summit , A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT . 29.
Page 35
... round him eagerly , and he began as follows : " In the ancient times , when Netley was inhabited by a community of monks , there were certain underground passages , the opening to which was only A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT . 35.
... round him eagerly , and he began as follows : " In the ancient times , when Netley was inhabited by a community of monks , there were certain underground passages , the opening to which was only A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT . 35.
Page 42
... the little narrow streets of Cowes with her daughter . The first object that Mrs. Merton had in view , was to order a carriage , to take them round the Island on the morrow ; and , for this purpose , 42 GLIMPSES OF NATURE ; OR ,
... the little narrow streets of Cowes with her daughter . The first object that Mrs. Merton had in view , was to order a carriage , to take them round the Island on the morrow ; and , for this purpose , 42 GLIMPSES OF NATURE ; OR ,
Page 59
... round angrily , told the woman to get away , and not to dare to be so troublesome . Unfortunately , however , while Agnes was scolding the old woman for teasing her , a sudden gust of wind , operating upon the broad surface of the cloak ...
... round angrily , told the woman to get away , and not to dare to be so troublesome . Unfortunately , however , while Agnes was scolding the old woman for teasing her , a sudden gust of wind , operating upon the broad surface of the cloak ...
Page 74
... round to it , so as to make him as comfortable as possible . Agnes , who had felt some contempt at the humble appearance of the little Inn , when they first entered it , was quite ashamed of having done so ; and felt that she had ...
... round to it , so as to make him as comfortable as possible . Agnes , who had felt some contempt at the humble appearance of the little Inn , when they first entered it , was quite ashamed of having done so ; and felt that she had ...
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