A Scamper Through America: Or, Fifteen Thousand Miles of Ocean and Continent in Sixty Days |
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... some parts of Britain . The vestibules of these palatial buildings are crowded by sitting and moving groups of male persons in an everlasting buzz of conversation , or " chewing " or smoking for ever . We cogitated DAY ELEVEN . 39.
... some parts of Britain . The vestibules of these palatial buildings are crowded by sitting and moving groups of male persons in an everlasting buzz of conversation , or " chewing " or smoking for ever . We cogitated DAY ELEVEN . 39.
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... persons . The velvet - cushioned backs of the seats are reversible , but most of the passengers sit facing the engine . If your party should be three or four , it is very convenient to be able to " fix " the " section so as to travel ...
... persons . The velvet - cushioned backs of the seats are reversible , but most of the passengers sit facing the engine . If your party should be three or four , it is very convenient to be able to " fix " the " section so as to travel ...
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... persons , perched up beside a fair organ in a gallery behind us . The service was almost identical with that of our own Church of Eng- land - President and Congress being substituted for Queen and Parliament in the prayers for each ...
... persons , perched up beside a fair organ in a gallery behind us . The service was almost identical with that of our own Church of Eng- land - President and Congress being substituted for Queen and Parliament in the prayers for each ...
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... person over twenty - one years of age has a vote , no Chinaman , Indian , or female , has a voice in electing members of the House of Representa- tives , however much they may be paying to the taxes of the nation . DAY TWENTY - THREE ...
... person over twenty - one years of age has a vote , no Chinaman , Indian , or female , has a voice in electing members of the House of Representa- tives , however much they may be paying to the taxes of the nation . DAY TWENTY - THREE ...
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... persons were present , he replied , " Not at all , excepting by the noises the people themselves make ; that which makes it good makes it bad , for every cough and rustling of dress is as distinctly heard as the preacher's voice ...
... persons were present , he replied , " Not at all , excepting by the noises the people themselves make ; that which makes it good makes it bad , for every cough and rustling of dress is as distinctly heard as the preacher's voice ...
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