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It was found near Ocean , directly under the equator , and about six Fort Wallace ,
in western Kansas . The discoverer hundred miles west of Ecuador . They were
first first observed the large bony shields projecting discovered by the Spaniards
...
It was found near Ocean , directly under the equator , and about six Fort Wallace ,
in western Kansas . The discoverer hundred miles west of Ecuador . They were
first first observed the large bony shields projecting discovered by the Spaniards
...
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It is one hundred and sixty - four feet in height . all out of sight , excepting those
portions of the It stands near the place where the ancient ruins which were tall
enough to keep above this Roman wharves were situated , at which the ships
rising ...
It is one hundred and sixty - four feet in height . all out of sight , excepting those
portions of the It stands near the place where the ancient ruins which were tall
enough to keep above this Roman wharves were situated , at which the ships
rising ...
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... Rome . the foundations of another Roman house , which These we shall go to
see , and take a great deal more was considered a good place to live in some
five or pleasure in looking at them because we already six hundred years before .
... Rome . the foundations of another Roman house , which These we shall go to
see , and take a great deal more was considered a good place to live in some
five or pleasure in looking at them because we already six hundred years before .
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... building in and about Rome , there are collections of paint contained six
hundred of these urns . Each pigeonings and sculptures , some of them very
large and hole was owned by a family , whose name we can filling many halls
and rooms .
... building in and about Rome , there are collections of paint contained six
hundred of these urns . Each pigeonings and sculptures , some of them very
large and hole was owned by a family , whose name we can filling many halls
and rooms .
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fice , as large as a little house , and constructed in hundred years before Christ ,
and we shall find the the form of a baker ' s oven . This ancient maker Campagna
very interesting , with its vast expanse of bread , whose name was Marcus ...
fice , as large as a little house , and constructed in hundred years before Christ ,
and we shall find the the form of a baker ' s oven . This ancient maker Campagna
very interesting , with its vast expanse of bread , whose name was Marcus ...
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Page 442 - I hope, without vanity, I may be allowed to say, that from long intimacy with these woods, and frequent scouting in them, my men are at least as well acquainted with all the passes and difficulties as any troops that will be employed.
Page 197 - Let us repair to the old lady's room, which is precisely in the style of our good old aunt's — that is to say, nicely fixed for all sorts of work. On one side sits the chambermaid, with her knitting ; on the other a little colored pet, learning to sew. An old decent woman is there, with her table and shears, cutting out the negroes' winter clothes, while the good old lady directs them all, incessantly knitting herself.
Page 274 - In writing or speaking, give to every person his due title, according to his degree and the custom of the place. 15. Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.
Page 274 - When another speaks be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him without being desired; interrupt him not, nor answer him, till his speech be ended.
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Page 275 - Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
Page 435 - To show you the state of the regiment, I have sent you a report by which you will perceive what great deficiencies there are of men, arms, tents, kettles, screws (which was a fatal want before), bayonets, cartouchboxes, and every thing else.
Page 437 - The General, before they met in council, asked my private opinion concerning the expedition. I urged him, in the warmest terms I was able, to push forward, if he even did it with a small but chosen band, with such artillery and light stores as were necessary ; leaving the heavy artillery, baggage, and the like with the rear division of the army, to follow by slow and easy marches, which they might do safely while we were advanced in front.
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| Title | St. Nicholas, Volume 13, Part 1 Volumes 591-599 of American periodical series, 1850-1900 |
| Contributor | Mary Mapes Dodge |
| Publisher | Scribner, 1886 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 24 Oct 2007 |
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