Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of Life: Embracing the Turf, the Chase, the Ring, and the StageT. Tegg and Son, 1832 - 414 pages |
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... sort of pith an strength of humour by way of illustratio to our TALES , like the much - admired , irresis ible comedian , Charles Mathews , we sha exert ourselves to be as near " " AT HOME , " & possible ; or , in other words , no ...
... sort of pith an strength of humour by way of illustratio to our TALES , like the much - admired , irresis ible comedian , Charles Mathews , we sha exert ourselves to be as near " " AT HOME , " & possible ; or , in other words , no ...
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... sort of sights , which would stare them full in the face at every turn in the metropolis . ghosts are a queer set of chaps , ' said George , ' and very likely to make your teeth chatter again , if you only look at them ; but , if you ...
... sort of sights , which would stare them full in the face at every turn in the metropolis . ghosts are a queer set of chaps , ' said George , ' and very likely to make your teeth chatter again , if you only look at them ; but , if you ...
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... sort of folks would term them ; or , as the sporting men would have it , his " bunch of fives , " were protected from the inclemency of the rude elements by " white kid gloves . ' T a e e : " 9 No " petted " race horse was ever brought ...
... sort of folks would term them ; or , as the sporting men would have it , his " bunch of fives , " were protected from the inclemency of the rude elements by " white kid gloves . ' T a e e : " 9 No " petted " race horse was ever brought ...
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... sort of appearance in the eye of the critic ; " the good - looking man ' a different caste al- together , to the common observer of men and manners ; and the " dashing , knowing sort of driver , " who has crept up by degrees to ob- tain ...
... sort of appearance in the eye of the critic ; " the good - looking man ' a different caste al- together , to the common observer of men and manners ; and the " dashing , knowing sort of driver , " who has crept up by degrees to ob- tain ...
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... sort of CHAP is en- tirely removed from the box ; drinking at every inn quite exploded ; and the drivers in general so well togged , their linen white as snow , and viewed not only as one of the best dressed , but frequently the best ...
... sort of CHAP is en- tirely removed from the box ; drinking at every inn quite exploded ; and the drivers in general so well togged , their linen white as snow , and viewed not only as one of the best dressed , but frequently the best ...
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Abraham Cann amongst amusement Angler animal appeared archers arms arrows ball battle betting birds Birmingham blow boat boxer Bridgnorth called Cann Captain celebrated character chase Club cock Colonel course cricket delight distance Duke excellent Fancy favorite field fight fish fox-hunter friends Gaynor gentleman give greyhounds hand hare hawk head Herne Bay horse hounds hour hunting Jack Jem Belcher killed king ladies late legs Leicestershire London look Lord Lord Kennedy mare Margate match Melton Mowbray miles Moonraker morning Neal never Newmarket Northfleet observed Olver opponent Osbaldes Osbaldeston persons Pierce Egan play pleasure prize race racter ride ring round Royal shooting shot side song sort spirit Sporting World sportsman thing tion Tom Cribb Tom Moody took turn winner yards young
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Page 139 - But the Nightingale, another of my airy creatures, breathes such sweet loud music out of her little instrumental throat, that it might make mankind to think miracles are not ceased. He that at midnight, when the very labourer sleeps securely, should hear, as I have very often, the clear airs, the sweet descants, the natural rising and falling, the doubling and redoubling of her voice, might well be lifted above earth, and say, " Lord, what music hast thou provided for the Saints in Heaven, when thou...
Page 142 - I mean, with inclinations to it, though both may be heightened by discourse and practice : but he that hopes to be a good angler, must not only bring an inquiring, searching, observing wit, but he must bring a large measure of hope and patience, and a love and propensity to the art itself; but having once got and practised it, then doubt not but Angling will prove to be so pleasant that it will prove to be, like virtue, a reward to itself.
Page 272 - There is a power whose care Teaches thy way along that pathless coast, The desert and illimitable air — Lone wandering, but not lost. All day thy wings have fanned, At that far height, the cold thin atmosphere, Yet stoop not, weary, to the welcome land, Though the dark night is near.
Page 125 - The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward, or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
Page 278 - ... meet in any man, it is a double dignification of that person ;) so if this antiquity of angling, which for my part I have not forced, shall, like an ancient family, be either an...
Page 247 - That very time I saw, (but thou couldst not, ) Flying between the cold moon and the earth, Cupid all arm'd ; a certain aim he took At a fair vestal, throned by the west ; And...
Page 43 - There ought to be a system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.
Page 272 - Thou'rt gone, the abyss of heaven Hath swallowed up thy form ; yet, on my heart Deeply hath sunk the lesson thou hast given, And shall not soon depart. He who, from zone to zone, Guides through the boundless sky thy certain flight, In the long way that I must tread alone, Will lead my steps aright.
Page 125 - We had women, and indeed wine too, of such plenty as would have astonished each sober beholder. Our feasts were magnificent, and the two royal guests did most lovingly embrace each other at table. I think the Dane hath strangely wrought on our good English nobles ; for those whom I never could get to taste good liquor, now follow the fashion and wallow in beastly delights.
Page 247 - I where the bolt of Cupid fell : It fell upon a little western flower, Before milk-white, now purple with love's wound. And maidens call it love-in-idleness.