The First-[sixth] Reader of the Popular Series, 5. köideJ.B. Lippincott, 1881 |
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... Town , and Fortress of Gibraltar - Map of . 21. Map of Jerusalem 239 92 22. The Jews ' Wailing - Place 243 · 7. Town and Fortress of Gib- raltar , from the Bay 23. View of the Western Walls 108 of Jerusalem 252 • 8. St. Peter's Church ...
... Town , and Fortress of Gibraltar - Map of . 21. Map of Jerusalem 239 92 22. The Jews ' Wailing - Place 243 · 7. Town and Fortress of Gib- raltar , from the Bay 23. View of the Western Walls 108 of Jerusalem 252 • 8. St. Peter's Church ...
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... towns , I could tell you about the factory people : and I would say to those who work in the factories of Lake - View , that they are vastly better off , with little cosey places of their own , than their brethren in the old country ...
... towns , I could tell you about the factory people : and I would say to those who work in the factories of Lake - View , that they are vastly better off , with little cosey places of their own , than their brethren in the old country ...
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... town , the elegance of the buildings , the crowds that thronged the streets , and the novelty , variety , and beauty of the wares offered for sale , surprised and delighted me . 3. As we walked along one side of the great square ...
... town , the elegance of the buildings , the crowds that thronged the streets , and the novelty , variety , and beauty of the wares offered for sale , surprised and delighted me . 3. As we walked along one side of the great square ...
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... town . Here I took up my abode in a garret , in which there was an abundance of precious stones to feast my eyes upon , and preserve the recollection of the opal , and the one hundred thousand florins . 2. I was anxious to learn my ...
... town . Here I took up my abode in a garret , in which there was an abundance of precious stones to feast my eyes upon , and preserve the recollection of the opal , and the one hundred thousand florins . 2. I was anxious to learn my ...
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... towns north - east of Moscow . Dr. Edson tells us that Ivano'vo has recently grown to great importance , and that the English call it the Russian Manchester . 2. To - morrow we leave St. Petersburg for Rotterdam and the Rhine , and then ...
... towns north - east of Moscow . Dr. Edson tells us that Ivano'vo has recently grown to great importance , and that the English call it the Russian Manchester . 2. To - morrow we leave St. Petersburg for Rotterdam and the Rhine , and then ...
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Page 434 - And let those that play your clowns, speak no more than is set down for them : for there be of them, that will themselves laugh, to set on some quantity of barren spectators to laugh too ; though, in the mean time, some necessary question of the play be then to be considered: that's villainous; and . shows a most pitiful ambition in the fool that uses it.
Page 90 - Few and short were the prayers we said, And we spoke not a word of sorrow; But we steadfastly gazed on the face that was dead, And we bitterly thought of the morrow. We thought, as we hollowed his narrow bed And smoothed down his lonely pillow, That the foe and the stranger would tread o'er his head, And we far away on the billow!
Page 328 - The sky is changed! - and such a change! Oh night, And storm, and darkness, ye are wondrous strong, Yet lovely in your strength, as is the light Of a dark eye in woman! Far along, From peak to peak, the rattling crags among Leaps the live thunder! Not from one lone cloud, But every mountain now hath found a tongue, And Jura answers, through her misty shroud, Back to the joyous Alps, who call to her aloud!
Page 41 - His fall was destined to a barren strand, A petty fortress, and a dubious hand ; He left the name, at which the world grew pale, To point a moral, or adorn a tale.
Page 337 - The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an Almighty hand. Soon as the evening shades prevail The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth...
Page 73 - Midst thy vast works admire, obey, adore; And when the tongue is eloquent no more, The soul shall speak in tears of gratitude...
Page 350 - And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay, not so,
Page 78 - And peasant girls, with deep blue eyes, And hands which offer early flowers, Walk smiling o'er this paradise ; Above, the frequent feudal towers Through green leaves lift their walls of gray, And many a rock which steeply lowers, And noble arch in proud decay, Look o'er this vale of vintage-bowers.
Page 40 - On what foundation stands the warrior's pride? How just his hopes, let Swedish Charles decide; A frame of adamant, a soul of fire, No dangers fright him, and no labours tire...
Page 337 - Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth; While all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings, as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole.