Mark SeaworthKing., 1852 - 233 pages |
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Page 26
... took the children out of the boat , proving that the faithful nurse had given him the last morsel of food in her possession rather than eat it herself , in the hopes of preserving his life . When he had swallowed the broth , he fell ...
... took the children out of the boat , proving that the faithful nurse had given him the last morsel of food in her possession rather than eat it herself , in the hopes of preserving his life . When he had swallowed the broth , he fell ...
Page 27
... took charge of the knife . There was no name on the boat , nor were there any oars in her , which have generally the name of the ship marked on them . The boat was pronounced not to be of English build ; and the carpenter , after a long ...
... took charge of the knife . There was no name on the boat , nor were there any oars in her , which have generally the name of the ship marked on them . The boat was pronounced not to be of English build ; and the carpenter , after a long ...
Page 39
... took at once a strong liking to learning , which has never deserted me . Before the termination of the voyage , I could express myself in English , so as to be understood as well as are most children of my age ; and as Sir Charles would ...
... took at once a strong liking to learning , which has never deserted me . Before the termination of the voyage , I could express myself in English , so as to be understood as well as are most children of my age ; and as Sir Charles would ...
Page 40
... took it from them during the last war , when they sided with the republican French . It is most celebrated for its sheep pastures ; but it also produces wine , and corn , and oil , and affords ample room for the establishment of numbers ...
... took it from them during the last war , when they sided with the republican French . It is most celebrated for its sheep pastures ; but it also produces wine , and corn , and oil , and affords ample room for the establishment of numbers ...
Page 47
... took my little sister ; and Ellen Barrow accompanied them . I was very sorry to part from all my kind friends , as well as my little sister , and often used to ask when they were coming back again . I missed my sweet playmate , Ellen ...
... took my little sister ; and Ellen Barrow accompanied them . I was very sorry to part from all my kind friends , as well as my little sister , and often used to ask when they were coming back again . I missed my sweet playmate , Ellen ...
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