Travels Through Part of the United States and Canada 1818 and 1819, Volumen1 |
Dentro del libro
Resultados 1-5 de 6
Página 8
The residence of this gentleman is in a beautiful situation at a short distance from
the town ; the house fronts the sea, and commands a view of Pico. The garden
with which it is surrounded, is such as cannot be seen in our inhospitable clime.
The residence of this gentleman is in a beautiful situation at a short distance from
the town ; the house fronts the sea, and commands a view of Pico. The garden
with which it is surrounded, is such as cannot be seen in our inhospitable clime.
Página 21
Its velocity near its source is about four knots an hour , which gradually
decreases , as the distance from the source and the centre of the current
becomes greater , but its most remarkable characteristic is the very high
temperature which it ...
Its velocity near its source is about four knots an hour , which gradually
decreases , as the distance from the source and the centre of the current
becomes greater , but its most remarkable characteristic is the very high
temperature which it ...
Página 22
a distance of fifteen hundred to two thousand miles from the Gulf . Intelligent
shipmasters are accustomed to observe the comparative state of the thermometer
in the water and in the air , as an important assistance in ascertaining their
course ...
a distance of fifteen hundred to two thousand miles from the Gulf . Intelligent
shipmasters are accustomed to observe the comparative state of the thermometer
in the water and in the air , as an important assistance in ascertaining their
course ...
Página 265
I made no remonstrance , but observing at a short distance from the gate a
marble monument , I asked and obtained permission to inspect it . It proved to be
a monument to the memory of some American naval officers , who fell several
years ...
I made no remonstrance , but observing at a short distance from the gate a
marble monument , I asked and obtained permission to inspect it . It proved to be
a monument to the memory of some American naval officers , who fell several
years ...
Página 307
Her shortest passage from Liverpool , a distance of 245 miles , was performed in
19 } hours , exclusive of stoppages , which is at the rate of rather more than 12
knots an hour , and she once ran from the Craig of Ailsa to Greenock , a distance
...
Her shortest passage from Liverpool , a distance of 245 miles , was performed in
19 } hours , exclusive of stoppages , which is at the rate of rather more than 12
knots an hour , and she once ran from the Craig of Ailsa to Greenock , a distance
...
Comentarios de la gente - Escribir un comentario
No encontramos ningún comentario en los lugares habituales.
Otras ediciones - Ver todas
Términos y frases comunes
allowed American appearance attend bank believe Boston building called carried character churches close College common completely conducted considerable contains course distance dollars effect England erected establishment expected feelings feet five four frequently front give going ground half heard honour hour hundred individuals institution Island Italy kind land lectures length LETTER means ment miles moral native Natural nearly never North observed occasion occupied officers once original passed persons Philadelphia portion present principal prison probably Professor Quakers received recent regard remarkable respect returned Review rising river rooms Sabbath seems side steam sterling streets success thousand tion town United University various vessel walls whole wood Yale College York young
Pasajes populares
Página 318 - WHOEVER has made a voyage up the Hudson must remember the Kaatskill mountains. They are a dismembered branch of the great Appalachian family, and are seen away to the west of the river, swelling up to a noble height, and lording it over the surrounding country. Every change of season, every change of weather, indeed, every hour of the day, produces some change in the magical hues and shapes of these mountains, and they are regarded by all the good wives, far and near, as perfect barometers.
Página 331 - But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him; for the Lord seeth not as man seeth ; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
Página 319 - When the weather is fair and settled, they are clothed in blue and purple, and print their bold outlines on the clear evening sky; but sometimes, when the rest of the landscape is cloudless, they will gather a hood of gray vapours about their summi'ts, which, in the last rays of the setting sun, will glow and light up like a crown of glory.
Página 311 - IN the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at that broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators the Tappaan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail, and implored the protection of St.
Página 30 - The people of the State of New York, by the Grace of God, Free and Independent...
Página 128 - I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
Página 308 - WEEHAWKEN ! in thy mountain scenery yet, All we adore of Nature, in her wild And frolic hour of infancy, is met ; And never has a summer's morning smiled Upon a lovelier scene, than the full eye Of the enthusiast revels on — when high, Amid thy forest solitudes, he climbs O'er crags that proudly tower above the deep, And knows that sense of danger, which sublimes The breathless moment — when his daring step Is on the verge of the cliff, and...
Página 243 - Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks : walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine band ; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
Página 205 - Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
Página 309 - Like the death-music of his coming doom, And clings to the green turf with desperate force, As the heart clings to life ; and when resume The currents in his veins their wonted course, There lingers a deep feeling, like the moan Of wearied ocean, when the storm is gone.
Referencias a este libro
Información bibliográfica
| Título | Travels Through Part of the United States and Canada 1818 and 1819, Volumen1 Travels Through Part of the United States and Canada 1818 and 1819, John Morison Duncan |
| Autor | John Morison Duncan |
| Editor | W. Gilley, 1823 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Michigan |
| Digitalizado | 22 Jun. 2007 |
| ISBN | 0608426709, 9780608426709 |
| Largo | 350 páginas |
| Exportar cita | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |