It is impossible to conceive a more distressing sight. Every house is in a state of decadence. There are no shops that can properly be so called; the people wander about chattering, idle, and listless; the streets are covered with thick, rank grass; there... The West Indies and the Spanish Main - Page 154by Anthony Trollope - 1860 - 320 pagesFull view - About this book
| Nicholas Belfield Dennys - Mexico - 1862 - 292 pages
...had been on the previous occasions we were in their company. M. T , the stout party before tressing sight. Every house is in a state of decadence. There...can properly be so called. The people wander about, idle, chattering, and listless; the streets are covered with thick rank grass; there is no sign either... | |
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