The Travels and Adventures of Celebrated Travelers in the Principal Countries of the GlobeHenry Howe, 1854 - 804 pages |
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... distance of about two hours from Biyeh , our road , which for some time had been a narrow path between a steep ascent on one side and the steeper bank of a rivulet on the other , brought us to the base of a projecting ledge of rocks ...
... distance of about two hours from Biyeh , our road , which for some time had been a narrow path between a steep ascent on one side and the steeper bank of a rivulet on the other , brought us to the base of a projecting ledge of rocks ...
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... distance - a view of which we were sure no American or European eye had ever before taken in . But we had no time for admiration . Pressing on , we soon observed near the very summit of the ridge extraordinary marks of violence , the ...
... distance - a view of which we were sure no American or European eye had ever before taken in . But we had no time for admiration . Pressing on , we soon observed near the very summit of the ridge extraordinary marks of violence , the ...
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... distance of several miles through various alleys and lanes in that subterranean world . At one time he was under the bed of the river Tyne , which flowed on in its course nearly a thousand feet above , bearing upon its surface throngs ...
... distance of several miles through various alleys and lanes in that subterranean world . At one time he was under the bed of the river Tyne , which flowed on in its course nearly a thousand feet above , bearing upon its surface throngs ...
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... distance . Amid the green slopes of the hill was an abundance of wild flowers , and every crag was adorned by the " bluebells of Scotland . " Blooming among the rest was a tiny , delicate daisy , which at the time escaped the particular ...
... distance . Amid the green slopes of the hill was an abundance of wild flowers , and every crag was adorned by the " bluebells of Scotland . " Blooming among the rest was a tiny , delicate daisy , which at the time escaped the particular ...
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... distance , when he met two young girls return- ing from some pastures above . He bade them good evening , when they returned his salutation in good English , and then added some words in an unknown language . Learning , by inquiry from ...
... distance , when he met two young girls return- ing from some pastures above . He bade them good evening , when they returned his salutation in good English , and then added some words in an unknown language . Learning , by inquiry from ...
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Page 43 - Tis the sunset of life gives me mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.
Page 613 - They are as venomous as the poison of a serpent, even like the deaf adder, that stoppeth her ears; 5 Which refuseth to hear the voice of the charmer, charm he never so wisely.
Page 250 - When hastening to the place from whence others fled with the utmost terror, he steered his direct course to the point of danger, and with so much calmness and presence of mind, as to be able to make and dictate his observations upon the motion and figure of that dreadful scene.
Page 498 - But here, — above, around, below, On mountain or in glen, Nor tree, nor shrub, nor plant, nor flower, Nor aught of vegetative power, The weary eye may ken. For all is rocks at random thrown, Black waves, bare crags, and banks of stone...
Page 554 - Thebes's streets three thousand years ago, When the Memnonium was in all its glory, And time had not begun to overthrow Those temples, palaces, and piles stupendous Of which the very ruins are tremendous.
Page 36 - Unskilful he to note the card Of prudent lore, 'Till billows rage, and gales blow hard, And whelm him o'er ! Such fate to suffering worth is...
Page 555 - Or doffed thine own to let Queen Dido pass; Or held, by Solomon's own invitation, A torch at the great temple's dedication. I need not ask thee if that hand, when...
Page 555 - And standest undecayed within our presence, Thou wilt hear nothing till the judgment morning, When the great Trump shall thrill thee with its warning. Why should this worthless tegument endure, If its undying guest be lost...
Page 36 - O' clod or stane, Adorns the histie stibble-field, Unseen, alane. There, in thy scanty mantle clad, Thy snawie bosom sunward spread, Thou lifts thy unassuming head In humble guise ; But now the share uptears thy bed, And low thou lies ! Such is the fate of artless maid, Sweet flow'ret of the rural shade ! By love's simplicity betrayed, And guileless trust, Till she, like thee, all soiled, is laid Low i
Page 691 - It was nicely clean and magnificent. I was met at the door by two black eunuchs, who led me through a long gallery between two ranks of beautiful young girls, with their hair finely plaited, almost hanging to their feet, all dressed in fine light damasks, brocaded with silver.