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Page 236
... passed among the numerous vessels which afforded proof of its growing commerce , and at six in the evening came up to one of the principal quays , the avenues of which were still crowded with porters , boatmen , and sailors , and ...
... passed among the numerous vessels which afforded proof of its growing commerce , and at six in the evening came up to one of the principal quays , the avenues of which were still crowded with porters , boatmen , and sailors , and ...
Page 240
... passed from Athens to the temple of Ceres at Eleusis . It conducted us first under the cliffs upon the shore ; then by a rapid ascent between the hills Ęgaleon and Corydalus , names long since familiar to the ear . We passed the ...
... passed from Athens to the temple of Ceres at Eleusis . It conducted us first under the cliffs upon the shore ; then by a rapid ascent between the hills Ęgaleon and Corydalus , names long since familiar to the ear . We passed the ...
Page 246
... passed the rest of his time literally in doing nothing : but sometimes he lighted his cigarre , and sought to dissipate his tedium and his thoughts by smoking . He seldom spoke , and I never saw him laugh ; once in every half hour , he ...
... passed the rest of his time literally in doing nothing : but sometimes he lighted his cigarre , and sought to dissipate his tedium and his thoughts by smoking . He seldom spoke , and I never saw him laugh ; once in every half hour , he ...
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