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The common opinion concerning the nymphs whom the ancients called
Hamadryads , is more to the honour of trees than anything yet mentioned . It was
thought that the fate of these nymphs had so near a dependance on some trees ,
more ...
The common opinion concerning the nymphs whom the ancients called
Hamadryads , is more to the honour of trees than anything yet mentioned . It was
thought that the fate of these nymphs had so near a dependance on some trees ,
more ...
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Both Mr . Mildmay and Mr . Phillips were almost what might be called poor , the
one as a scantily endowed clergyman , though the son of a country gentleman ;
the other as having his entire fortune to make , and a young family , as the phrase
...
Both Mr . Mildmay and Mr . Phillips were almost what might be called poor , the
one as a scantily endowed clergyman , though the son of a country gentleman ;
the other as having his entire fortune to make , and a young family , as the phrase
...
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... and overwhelmed her with that unaccountable terror called shyness , which
drives one almost distraught - and compared to which the meeting with a lion in
the desert , “ provided one had a sword , ” were nothing . She blushed and
hesitated ...
... and overwhelmed her with that unaccountable terror called shyness , which
drives one almost distraught - and compared to which the meeting with a lion in
the desert , “ provided one had a sword , ” were nothing . She blushed and
hesitated ...
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There was no conversation that could properly be called conversation ; and not a
single subject was discussed that could interest any human creature not
belonging to that particular set . The mind of Louisa was cultivated , her taste
delicate ...
There was no conversation that could properly be called conversation ; and not a
single subject was discussed that could interest any human creature not
belonging to that particular set . The mind of Louisa was cultivated , her taste
delicate ...
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It is true she had quite a passion for assembling lions , which she called
patronising merit ; but she felt a very genuine pleasure when the merit which she
so brought forward succeeded . She was unaffectedly pleased at the admiration
which ...
It is true she had quite a passion for assembling lions , which she called
patronising merit ; but she felt a very genuine pleasure when the merit which she
so brought forward succeeded . She was unaffectedly pleased at the admiration
which ...
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Palavras e frases frequentes
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Passagens conhecidas
Página 179 - ... in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And behold, there came a voice unto him, and said. What doest thou here, Elijah?
Página 14 - Yes ! let the rich deride, the proud disdain These simple blessings of the lowly train ; To me more dear, congenial to my heart, One native charm, than all the gloss of art...
Página 14 - These simple blessings of the lowly train; To me more dear, congenial to my heart, One native charm, than all the gloss of art Spontaneous joys, where nature has its play. The soul adopts, and owns their first-born sway; Lightly they frolic o'er the vacant mind, Unenvied, unmolested, unconfined.
Página 158 - Everything that he proposed commencing was to be completed for his boy ; everything that he erected was to last for several generations. In this sense, his apprenticeship was ended : with the feeling of a father, he had acquired all the virtues of a citizen. He felt this, and nothing could exceed his joy. " O needless strictness of morality...
Página 14 - Tis yours to judge how wide the limits stand Between a splendid and a happy land. Proud swells the tide with loads of freighted ore, And shouting Folly hails them from her shore...
Página 5 - I know, The sum of all that makes a just man happy Consists in the well choosing of his wife : And there, well to discharge it, does require Equality of years, of birth, of fortune ; For beauty being poor, and not cried up By birth or wealth, can truly mix with ueithcr. And wealth, where there's such difference in years, And fair descent, must make the yoke uneasy : — But I come nearer.
Informação bibliográfica
| Título | Tales of the Woods and Fields, Volume 2 |
| Autor | Anne Marsh-Caldwell |
| Editora | Harper & Brothers, 1836 |
| Original de | a Biblioteca Pública de Nova Iorque |
| Digitalizado | 29 Dez 2006 |
| Número de páginas | 278 páginas |
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