The Family Magazine, Volumen4Redfield & Lindsay, 1837 |
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... close of the day finds them near a tavern or farm - house , a bargain is struck for the use of the fireplace and part of the kitchen , and the family pass the night on the floor , their feet to the embers and their heads pillowed on the ...
... close of the day finds them near a tavern or farm - house , a bargain is struck for the use of the fireplace and part of the kitchen , and the family pass the night on the floor , their feet to the embers and their heads pillowed on the ...
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... close to the wall , some sticks are placed so as to form a kind of bridge about a foot in breadth . The trap being now finished , the owner places a quantity of Indian corn in its centre , as well as in the trench , and as he walks off ...
... close to the wall , some sticks are placed so as to form a kind of bridge about a foot in breadth . The trap being now finished , the owner places a quantity of Indian corn in its centre , as well as in the trench , and as he walks off ...
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... close vessels , and the consequent production of water . Machines may be set in motion by means of elec- tricity , galvanism , or magnetism ; and forces , which have been chiefly regarded as objects of curiosity , may be extensively ...
... close vessels , and the consequent production of water . Machines may be set in motion by means of elec- tricity , galvanism , or magnetism ; and forces , which have been chiefly regarded as objects of curiosity , may be extensively ...
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... close in all their bargains , and exhibit a surprising degree of caution in their dealings . The men are much less difficult to trade with than the women : they display a singular pertinacity in some instances . If they have fixed their ...
... close in all their bargains , and exhibit a surprising degree of caution in their dealings . The men are much less difficult to trade with than the women : they display a singular pertinacity in some instances . If they have fixed their ...
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... close inspection of the following figure , which represents the chain of bones in their natural position . B A [ Distribution of the Nerves in the Cochlea , magnified . ] 13. THE NERVES . The nerves of hearing , called by anatomists the ...
... close inspection of the following figure , which represents the chain of bones in their natural position . B A [ Distribution of the Nerves in the Cochlea , magnified . ] 13. THE NERVES . The nerves of hearing , called by anatomists the ...
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Página 171 - We have had some experience of it: several of our young people were formerly brought up at the colleges of the northern provinces; they were instructed in all your sciences; but when they came back to us, they were bad runners; ignorant of every means of living in the woods; unable to bear either cold or hunger; knew neither how to build a cabin, take a deer, or kill an enemy; spoke our language imperfectly; were therefore neither fit for hunters, warriors, or counsellors; they were totally good...
Página 313 - Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer Right onward.
Página 88 - Having feasted him after their best barbarous manner they could, a long consultation was held, but the conclusion was, two great stones were brought before Powhatan : then as many as could...
Página 223 - I make it my humble and earnest prayer to Almighty God, that Great Britain may not feel the evils which might result from so great a dismemberment of the empire; and that America may be free from...
Página 223 - In thus admitting their separation from the crown of these kingdoms, I have sacrificed every consideration of my own to the wishes and opinion of my people. I make it my humble and earnest prayer to Almighty God that Great Britain may not feel the evils which might result from so great a dismemberment of the empire...
Página 50 - Feeling hungry, I inquired what sort of fare I might expect Such a thing as a bed was not to be seen, but many large untanned bear and buffalo hides lay piled in a corner. I drew a fine time-piece from my breast, and told the woman that it was late, and that I was fatigued. She had espyed my watch, the richness of which seemed to operate upon her feelings with electric quickness.
Página 12 - Beg my dead body, which living was denied thee; and either lay it at Shirbourne (if the land continue) or in Exeter Church by my Father and Mother. I can say no more, time and death call me away.
Página 300 - Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit ; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Página 88 - Wide roams. the Russian exile. Nought around Strikes his sad eye, but deserts lost in snow; And heavy-loaded groves; and solid floods, That stretch athwart the solitary vast Their icy horrors to the frozen main; And cheerless towns far-distant, never bless'd, Save when its annual course the caravan Bends to the golden coast of rich Cathay *, With news of human kind.
Página 246 - Shoals), flanked by numerous gunboats, four frigates, and a battery of guns and mortars on an Island in their Van ; but nothing could withstand the Squadron your Lordship did me the honour to place under my command.