The gleaner; or, Entertainment for the fire-side [compiled by J. Watson].1804 |
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... turned by a wind- lass : the strain upon his muscles and joints by the action of this engine , was dreadful , and nature spoke her sufferings by a horrid crash in every limb ; the sweat started in large drops upon his face and bosom ...
... turned by a wind- lass : the strain upon his muscles and joints by the action of this engine , was dreadful , and nature spoke her sufferings by a horrid crash in every limb ; the sweat started in large drops upon his face and bosom ...
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... turned to more advantage than a rich booty , so dexterous was he in resources . The liberality of Socivizca soon became the theme of praise with his guards , for most of the money C given to him for his support he spent in regaling ...
... turned to more advantage than a rich booty , so dexterous was he in resources . The liberality of Socivizca soon became the theme of praise with his guards , for most of the money C given to him for his support he spent in regaling ...
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... aimed so well that the ball struck the upper part of his forehead , fortunately for him he had turned his head , to see that the enemy did C 2 ADVENTURES OF SOCIVIZCA . 21 put himself at the head of twenty-five select ...
... aimed so well that the ball struck the upper part of his forehead , fortunately for him he had turned his head , to see that the enemy did C 2 ADVENTURES OF SOCIVIZCA . 21 put himself at the head of twenty-five select ...
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Gleaner James Watson (of Manchester). turned his head , to see that the enemy did not surround him while he was ... turning the stake which was passed through their bodies before a slow fire ; his companions advised him to put the third ...
Gleaner James Watson (of Manchester). turned his head , to see that the enemy did not surround him while he was ... turning the stake which was passed through their bodies before a slow fire ; his companions advised him to put the third ...
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... turning round upon his companion's falling at his feet , met with the same fate , and the third , like a poor bird , who sees the hawk ready to pounce upon him , was struck motionless , he had not the power to mount his horse , or to ...
... turning round upon his companion's falling at his feet , met with the same fate , and the third , like a poor bird , who sees the hawk ready to pounce upon him , was struck motionless , he had not the power to mount his horse , or to ...
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