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... seemed to be fond of fun , and , like the clown in a circus , appeared to think more of making a laugh than anything else . It seemed from his representation , that , on one occasion , he was sent to spy out the situation of a party of ...
... seemed to be fond of fun , and , like the clown in a circus , appeared to think more of making a laugh than anything else . It seemed from his representation , that , on one occasion , he was sent to spy out the situation of a party of ...
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... seemed not to notice the wounds . The women then surrounded him , and jeered at him , making mouths , and pinching his flesh and punching him with sharp sticks . At last , it was determined by the chiefs , to let him loose upon the ...
... seemed not to notice the wounds . The women then surrounded him , and jeered at him , making mouths , and pinching his flesh and punching him with sharp sticks . At last , it was determined by the chiefs , to let him loose upon the ...
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... seemed to be a mountain wall , rising almost to the clouds , and thus bestowing upon the spot an aspect of the most perfect protection and seclusion . As if invited to the place by its security and repose , myriads of aquatic birds were ...
... seemed to be a mountain wall , rising almost to the clouds , and thus bestowing upon the spot an aspect of the most perfect protection and seclusion . As if invited to the place by its security and repose , myriads of aquatic birds were ...
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... seemed quite hopeless to attempt either resistance or escape . If we were to fortify the house , we might make a brief defence , and kill a few of the enemy , but we must yield at last , and fall into the hands of our exaspera- ted foe ...
... seemed quite hopeless to attempt either resistance or escape . If we were to fortify the house , we might make a brief defence , and kill a few of the enemy , but we must yield at last , and fall into the hands of our exaspera- ted foe ...
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... seemed to grow dim , for he lifted his hand and brushed it across his brow ; but in a moment he looked again at his priming , glanced at old Tiger , fixed his eye on the door and sat still . His face now became as stern as marble . My ...
... seemed to grow dim , for he lifted his hand and brushed it across his brow ; but in a moment he looked again at his priming , glanced at old Tiger , fixed his eye on the door and sat still . His face now became as stern as marble . My ...
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Page 302 - Glimpses of Nature ; And Objects of Interest described during a Visit to the Isle of Wight. Designed to assist and encourage Young Persons in forming habits of observation. By Mrs. LOUDON. Second Edition, enlarged. With Forty-one Illustrations. 3s. 6d. cloth. "We could not recommend a more valuable little volume. It is full of information, conveyed in the most agreeable manner."— Literary Gazette.
Page 302 - Bible Illustrations; Or, a Description of Manners and Customs peculiar to the East, and especially Explanatory of the Holy Scriptures. By the Rev. BH DRAPER. With Engravings. Fourth Edition. Revised bv Dr. KITTO, Editor of " The Pictorial Bible,
Page 66 - I remember, I remember Where I was used to swing, And thought the air must rush as fresh To swallows on the wing ; My spirit flew in feathers then That is so heavy now, And summer pools could hardly cool The fever on my brow. I remember, I remember The...
Page 302 - Magazine. Short and Simple Prayers, For the Use of Young Children. With Hymns. Fifth Edition. Square 1 6mo, Is. 6d. cloth. " Well adapted to the capacities of children— beginning with the simplest forms which the youngest child may lisp at its mother's knee, and proceeding with those suited to its gradually advancing age. Special prayers, designed for particular circumstances and occasions, are added. We cordially recommend the book.
Page 302 - Mamma's Lessons. For her Little Boys and Girls. Thirteenth Edition, with eight Engravings. Price 2s. 6rf. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. The Mine; Or, Subterranean Wonders. An Account of the Operations of the Miner and the Products of his Labours; with a Description of the most important in all parts of the World.
Page 302 - The British History briefly told, and a Description of the Ancient Customs, Sports, and Pastimes of the English. Embellished with full-length Portraits of the Sovereigns of England in their proper Costumes, and 18 other Engravings.
Page 302 - True Stories from Ancient History, chronologically arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne. Twelfth Edition.
Page 298 - Uncle Goodwin's account of it. By JEFFERYS TAYLOR. Frontispiece by J. GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth. " A very good account of the Sacred Writings, adapted to the tastes, feelings, and intelligence of young people.
Page 302 - Engravings . 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. Key to Knowledge ; Or, Things in Common Use simply and shortly explained. By a MOTHER, Author of " Always Happy,
Page 66 - Were close against the sky. It was a childish ignorance, But now 'tis little joy To know I'm farther off from heaven Than when I was a boy.