Travels in Russia: &c, &c, Volumul 2Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1828 |
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... rain , and travelled along a woody and sandy country to Rakhino , which is situated near an extensive lake abounding in cray - fish . Beyond this we crossed a hilly tract of red sand , and after travelling six versts de- scended to a ...
... rain , and travelled along a woody and sandy country to Rakhino , which is situated near an extensive lake abounding in cray - fish . Beyond this we crossed a hilly tract of red sand , and after travelling six versts de- scended to a ...
Pagina 175
... rain rattling against the windows , and in addition , the screaming of a * There were thirteen guests at table ; but this ominous number did not seem to be regarded by them . This allusion to a superstitious fancy reminds me of a ...
... rain rattling against the windows , and in addition , the screaming of a * There were thirteen guests at table ; but this ominous number did not seem to be regarded by them . This allusion to a superstitious fancy reminds me of a ...
Pagina 179
... commands a most enchanting view of a fertile vale beneath , fringed with wood . At Rungo a deluge of rain set in , and at last we arrived at Abo , thus having travelled 340 versts from Viborg . - CHAP . IX . Abo . Cathedral . Tombs N 2.
... commands a most enchanting view of a fertile vale beneath , fringed with wood . At Rungo a deluge of rain set in , and at last we arrived at Abo , thus having travelled 340 versts from Viborg . - CHAP . IX . Abo . Cathedral . Tombs N 2.
Pagina 195
... rain , and the thermometer stood at 61 ° Fahrenheit . The extraordinary group on board continued to regale themselves , not in the least disconcerted by the tedious passage ; but , on the contrary , they appeared to be gratified with a ...
... rain , and the thermometer stood at 61 ° Fahrenheit . The extraordinary group on board continued to regale themselves , not in the least disconcerted by the tedious passage ; but , on the contrary , they appeared to be gratified with a ...
Pagina 208
... rain . These great bodies of water are very striking features , and are said to occupy nearly 9300 square miles . * Sweden may , in truth , be considered as a complete field of gra- nite , and rocks are the predominant objects ; but ...
... rain . These great bodies of water are very striking features , and are said to occupy nearly 9300 square miles . * Sweden may , in truth , be considered as a complete field of gra- nite , and rocks are the predominant objects ; but ...
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Pagina 243 - Though I look old, yet I am strong and lusty: For in my youth I never did apply Hot and rebellious liquors in my blood; Nor did not with unbashful forehead woo The means of weakness and debility; Therefore my age is as a lusty winter, Frosty, but kindly: let me go with you; I'll do the service of a younger man In all your business and necessities.
Pagina 184 - Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.
Pagina 276 - Whereas the design of punishment is to prevent the commission of crimes, and to repair the injury that hath been done thereby to society or the individual, and it hath been found by experience, that these objects are better obtained by moderate but certain penalties, than by severe and excessive punishments. And...
Pagina 235 - How would it enlarge their minds, if they could acquire a sufficient knowledge of mathematics and astronomy to give them an idea of the beauty and wonders of the creation ! I am persuaded that the generality of people, and particularly fine ladies, only adore God because they are told it is proper and the fashion to go to church ; but...
Pagina 182 - Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour ? What though we wade in wealth, or soar in fame ? Earth's highest station ends in, ' Here he lies;' And ' dust to dust
Pagina 62 - In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats...
Pagina 110 - ... ministre de la justice, et au général en chef, gouverneur de Paris. Fait, clos et jugé sans désemparer, les jour, mois et an dits, en séance publique; et les membres de 'la commission militaire spéciale ont signé, avec le rapporteur et le greffier , la minute du jugement. Signé GUITTON , BAZANCOURT , RAVIER , BARROIS, RABBE, DAUTANCOURT.
Pagina 235 - ... creation! I am persuaded that the generality of people, and particularly fine ladies, only adore God because they are told it is proper and the fashion to go to church ; but I would have my girls gain such knowledge of the works of the creation, that they may have a fixed idea of the nature of that Being who could be the author of such a world.
Pagina 207 - Tis sweet to hear the watch-dog's honest bark Bay deep-mouthed welcome as we draw near home; Tis sweet to know there is an eye will mark Our coming, and look brighter when we come...
Pagina 106 - ... observations à faire. Sur leur réponse négative, et avant d'aller aux opinions, il a ordonné à l'accusé de se retirer.