Poems: To which are Added Critiques on Metaphysical SubjectsJ. Mylrea, 1853 - 277 pages |
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... FOOT OF THE GHAUTS , IN BOMBAY . SOME ling'ring moons have pass'd away , Since last I trod this hallow'd spot , And yet it seems but yesterday , - A spot too dear to be forgot.- And now I stand , unseen , alone , And gaze upon thy lowly ...
... FOOT OF THE GHAUTS , IN BOMBAY . SOME ling'ring moons have pass'd away , Since last I trod this hallow'd spot , And yet it seems but yesterday , - A spot too dear to be forgot.- And now I stand , unseen , alone , And gaze upon thy lowly ...
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... Foot , during the latter years of the captivity of the fallen chieftain . The burial of Napoleon , at St. Helena , was a scene too deeply thrilling ever to be forgotten by those who were present , and the con- trast between it and the ...
... Foot , during the latter years of the captivity of the fallen chieftain . The burial of Napoleon , at St. Helena , was a scene too deeply thrilling ever to be forgotten by those who were present , and the con- trast between it and the ...
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... affection , to his dear Marie Louise ; but even this last fond desire was not allowed to be fulfilled . 2 The Grenadier Company of Her Majesty's 20th Regiment Foot . ONCE more I gaze upon that far - fam'd Isle 16 ON REVISITING ST . HELENA .
... affection , to his dear Marie Louise ; but even this last fond desire was not allowed to be fulfilled . 2 The Grenadier Company of Her Majesty's 20th Regiment Foot . ONCE more I gaze upon that far - fam'd Isle 16 ON REVISITING ST . HELENA .
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... Foot , which had the honour of guarding the illustrious exile , during the latter period of his cap- tivity , I feel bound to mention an interesting fact , as highly honour- able to that distinguished corps as to the fallen chieftain ...
... Foot , which had the honour of guarding the illustrious exile , during the latter period of his cap- tivity , I feel bound to mention an interesting fact , as highly honour- able to that distinguished corps as to the fallen chieftain ...
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... Foot , who had the honour and privi- lege of attending the illustrious captive , and alleviating his sufferings , during the latter period of his life . The Emperor , on his death - bed , desired that a valuable gold snuff - box might ...
... Foot , who had the honour and privi- lege of attending the illustrious captive , and alleviating his sufferings , during the latter period of his life . The Emperor , on his death - bed , desired that a valuable gold snuff - box might ...
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