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" Having frequently seen such objects before, in travelling through these states, I had no difficulty in understanding that this was a place of religious worship. Devotion alone should have stopped me, to join in the duties of the congregation ; but I must... "
Anecdotes of the Blind - Page 30
by Abram V. Courtney - 1835 - 52 pages
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Wellman's Miscellany, Volumes 1-4

1870
...of the congergatioa; but I must confess, lhat curiosity to hear the preacher of such a wildernées was not the least of my motives. On entering I was struck by his preternatural appearance. He was a tall and very spare old man. His head, which was covered...
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The Scrap-book: Consisting of Tales and Anecdotes, Biographical, Historical ...

1875 - 558 pages
...the forest not far from the roadside. Having frequently seen such objects before, in travelling in these States, I had no difficulty in understanding...wilderness was not the least of my motives. On entering, I waa struck with his preternatural appearance. He was a tall and a very sðare man ; his head, which...
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Appletons' School Readers

William Torrey Harris, Andrew Jackson Rickoff, Mark Bailey - 1878 - 508 pages
...in the forest, not far from the roadside. Having frequently seen such objects before, in traveling through these States, I had no difficulty in understanding...such a wilderness was not the least of my motives. 2. On entering, I was struck with his preternatural appearance. He was a tall and very spare old man...
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History of Augusta County, Virginia

John Lewis Peyton - 1882 - 420 pages
...difficulty in understanding that this was a place of religious worship "Devotion should have stopped, to join in the duties of the congregation ; but I...least of my motives. On entering, I was struck with the preternatural appearance ; he was a tall and very spare old man ; his head, which was covered with...
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Select Readings for Public and Private Entertainment: Containing Choice ...

1885 - 332 pages
...in the forest, not far from the road-side. Having frequently seen such objects before, In traveling through these States, I had no difficulty in understanding...wilderness, was not the least of my motives. On entering the house, I was struck with his preternatural appearance. He was a tall and very spare old man, —...
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Harper's First [-sixth] Reader, Book 5

Orville T. Bright, James Baldwin - 1889 - 524 pages
...house in the forest, not far from the roadside. Having frequently seen such objects before in traveling through these states, I had no difficulty in understanding...of my motives. On entering, I was struck with" his preternatural3 appearance. He was a tall and very spare old man ; his head, which was covered with...
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Appletons' School Readers: (five Book Edition)

William Torrey Harris, Andrew Jackson Rickoff, Mark Bailey - 1902 - 564 pages
...in the forest, not far from the roadside. Having frequently seen such objects before, in traveling through these States, I had no difficulty in understanding...such a wilderness was not the least of my motives. 2. On entering, I was struck with his preternatural appearance. He was a tall and very spare old man...
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The Wesleyan-Methodist Magazine, Volume 40

1817 - 1000 pages
...the road side. Hating . frequently seen such objects before, in travelling through these states, 1 had no difficulty in understanding that this was a...struck with his preternatural appearance. He was a tall aud very spare old man ; his head, whicJV was covered with a white linen cap, his shrivelled hands,...
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