Annals of a Fishing Village: Drawn from the Notes of "A Son of the Marshes"W. Blackwood, 1891 - 289 páginas |
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... stood the deadly cold of winter and the hot moist air of summer . Autumn seems a short season to longshore dwellers ; early winter they may call it more fitly . They take notice of the wild - fowls ' flight then . If these shift about ...
... stood the deadly cold of winter and the hot moist air of summer . Autumn seems a short season to longshore dwellers ; early winter they may call it more fitly . They take notice of the wild - fowls ' flight then . If these shift about ...
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... stood outside the town ; it was the last one on the marsh road . Like all the other houses on the flats , it was low and solidly built , so as to stand firm against the gales that roared over the marshes at times , clearing all before ...
... stood outside the town ; it was the last one on the marsh road . Like all the other houses on the flats , it was low and solidly built , so as to stand firm against the gales that roared over the marshes at times , clearing all before ...
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... stood each by themselves . In one part were the huge iron melting - pots , with all the various appliances for cast- ing the lead . They prepared all the materials they used themselves . One place was a special region of mystery and ...
... stood each by themselves . In one part were the huge iron melting - pots , with all the various appliances for cast- ing the lead . They prepared all the materials they used themselves . One place was a special region of mystery and ...
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... stood in the centre of the steep high street . It had quaint gables , gro- tesquely carved and ornamented . The overhanging windows of the upper storey projected far out over the pavement and the steps that led up to the front door ...
... stood in the centre of the steep high street . It had quaint gables , gro- tesquely carved and ornamented . The overhanging windows of the upper storey projected far out over the pavement and the steps that led up to the front door ...
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... the master would often turn over himself while the boy stood by ; and he had pleasure in noting the silent delight and appreciation that shone in Denzil's face . CHAPTER V. OLD NANCE'S IRON POT . On his way AT THE PORTREEVE'S . 35.
... the master would often turn over himself while the boy stood by ; and he had pleasure in noting the silent delight and appreciation that shone in Denzil's face . CHAPTER V. OLD NANCE'S IRON POT . On his way AT THE PORTREEVE'S . 35.
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Annals of a Fishing Village: Drawn from the Notes of "A Son of the Marshes" Denham Jordan Visualização integral - 1891 |
Annals of a Fishing Village: Drawn from the Notes of "A Son of the Marshes" Denham Jordan Visualização integral - 1891 |
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