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to rise half an hour before the sun . They commence labour at sunrise ; at eight o '
clock they are allowed fifteen minutes for breakfast , at noon half an hour for
dinner ; they leave off work at half an hour before sunset , are allowed fifteen ...
to rise half an hour before the sun . They commence labour at sunrise ; at eight o '
clock they are allowed fifteen minutes for breakfast , at noon half an hour for
dinner ; they leave off work at half an hour before sunset , are allowed fifteen ...
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In this way each sees and hears so many around him , engaged exactly like
himself , that even although there should not be a very great deal of
communication , they cannot be said , during the working hours at least , to feel
the confinement ...
In this way each sees and hears so many around him , engaged exactly like
himself , that even although there should not be a very great deal of
communication , they cannot be said , during the working hours at least , to feel
the confinement ...
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The lecture and recitation hours with us are two or three a day , for each class ;
the remainder of his time is at the ... The lectures at the private hour to the Latin
and Greek classes , upon antiquities , the higher topics of criticism , and their ...
The lecture and recitation hours with us are two or three a day , for each class ;
the remainder of his time is at the ... The lectures at the private hour to the Latin
and Greek classes , upon antiquities , the higher topics of criticism , and their ...
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Breadth of the Paddle Wheels . . 5 feet 10 inches 6 feet . Diameter of the Fly
Wheels . . . 14 feet . . . None . Average velocity in smooth water by Steam alone .
84 knots an hour 104 knots an hour . 307 STEAM BOAT . three meals is seven
dollars ...
Breadth of the Paddle Wheels . . 5 feet 10 inches 6 feet . Diameter of the Fly
Wheels . . . 14 feet . . . None . Average velocity in smooth water by Steam alone .
84 knots an hour 104 knots an hour . 307 STEAM BOAT . three meals is seven
dollars ...
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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
...
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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.
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| 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 |
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