The Pilgrims of the Thames: In Search of the NationalW. Strange, 1838 - 375 страници |
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... things , and are rather too apt to praise other countries in preference to their own ; nevertheless , Greenwich Fair and ... thing - with a lingo of his own— -yet a man of observation , and a most excellent companion . A glance at the ...
... things , and are rather too apt to praise other countries in preference to their own ; nevertheless , Greenwich Fair and ... thing - with a lingo of his own— -yet a man of observation , and a most excellent companion . A glance at the ...
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... thing one hundred years hence ; but " all's well that ends well . " CHAPTER XII . Strolls on the water - a tour - anything ; or rather , days of observation by the PILGRIMS ; a boat excursion - Stop where it suits you ! Go where you ...
... thing one hundred years hence ; but " all's well that ends well . " CHAPTER XII . Strolls on the water - a tour - anything ; or rather , days of observation by the PILGRIMS ; a boat excursion - Stop where it suits you ! Go where you ...
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... thing like sorrow or reformation about the criminal , when brought before him , he did every thing in his power to give the culprit a chance to effect so desirable an object . He endeavoured to see his way " clearly upon every subject ...
... thing like sorrow or reformation about the criminal , when brought before him , he did every thing in his power to give the culprit a chance to effect so desirable an object . He endeavoured to see his way " clearly upon every subject ...
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... things of this life - in the character of an Epicure - if not a Gourmand ! was very fond of turtle soup , regardless ... things - therefore there is no offence in it . ' He then left the tavern to enjoy his dinner . Facts are stubborn ...
... things of this life - in the character of an Epicure - if not a Gourmand ! was very fond of turtle soup , regardless ... things - therefore there is no offence in it . ' He then left the tavern to enjoy his dinner . Facts are stubborn ...
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... thing like ostentation ; and self- importance he was equally disgusted with ; but his home and fire - side were great objects to his mind : he was also fond of a game at whist or cribbage : in fact , there was a sort of Hoyle about his ...
... thing like ostentation ; and self- importance he was equally disgusted with ; but his home and fire - side were great objects to his mind : he was also fond of a game at whist or cribbage : in fact , there was a sort of Hoyle about his ...
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acquainted actor Alfreyd amongst amusement answered appeared astonishment Bartholomew Fair beautiful better boat Brindle brother Pilgrims called character Charles Incledon Charlotte circumstances Cottage creature cried Dæmon dear dear Charlotte delightful dressed Duchess Edmund Kean excellent exclaimed eyes Fair father feelings fellow felt female flash song fond Friedel gentleman girl give Gravesend happy heard Holdfast Isle of Bute Jack Kean lady late laugh live London look manner match-girl matter mind Miss Azure Miss Bodger Muster Richardson never nevertheless night observed party Penelope person PIERCE EGAN pleasure poor possessed pounds racter Rentroll replied Flourish replied Makemoney replied Sprightly replied Turf respecting rich river scarcely shew slightest Smerke smile society song sort spirit splendid steamer Summersett sure talents taste Thames Theatre Theatre Royal thing thought Twickenham uncle woman word young
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