The Water-witch: Or, The Skimmer of the SeasStringer and Townsend, 1852 |
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... never held a pen , and men have long since ceased to be ashamed of knowledge . The multiplied means of imparting principles and facts , and a more general diffusion of intelligence , have conduced to establish sounder ethics and juster ...
... never held a pen , and men have long since ceased to be ashamed of knowledge . The multiplied means of imparting principles and facts , and a more general diffusion of intelligence , have conduced to establish sounder ethics and juster ...
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... region , however , they never occupied but a narrow belt on each side of the Hudson , with , here and there , a settlement on a few of the river flats , more inland . There is a providence in the destiny of nations , IV PREFACE .
... region , however , they never occupied but a narrow belt on each side of the Hudson , with , here and there , a settlement on a few of the river flats , more inland . There is a providence in the destiny of nations , IV PREFACE .
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... never wearied with her kindness , Nature has placed the island of Manhattan at the precise point that is most desirable for the position of a town . Millions might inhabit the spot , and yet a ship should load near every door ; and ...
... never wearied with her kindness , Nature has placed the island of Manhattan at the precise point that is most desirable for the position of a town . Millions might inhabit the spot , and yet a ship should load near every door ; and ...
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... never yet brought any one to want . It is thrift which has built up the credit of my house , and , though it is said by myself , a broader back and firmer base belongs to no merchant in the colonies . You are but the reflection of your ...
... never yet brought any one to want . It is thrift which has built up the credit of my house , and , though it is said by myself , a broader back and firmer base belongs to no merchant in the colonies . You are but the reflection of your ...
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... never out of breath , and away he goes , at night , scampering along the highways like a Yankee witch switching through the air on a broomstick - but mark me , master Euclid , I have eyes in my head , as thou knowest by bitter ...
... never out of breath , and away he goes , at night , scampering along the highways like a Yankee witch switching through the air on a broomstick - but mark me , master Euclid , I have eyes in my head , as thou knowest by bitter ...
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Página 83 - He lent me counsel, and I lent him eyes. I am no pilot; yet, wert thou as far As that vast shore wash'd with the farthest sea, I would adventure for such merchandise.
Página 4 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 70 - But methinks he should stand in fear of fire, being burnt i' the hand for stealing of sheep. [Aside. CADE. Be brave then ; for your captain is brave, and vows reformation. There shall be, in England, seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny : the threehooped pot shall have ten hoops ; and I will make it felony to drink small beer: all the realm shall be in common, and in Cheapside shall my palfrey go to grass.