Columbian Historical Novels, Volume 3R.H. Whitten Company, 1906 |
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Page 6
... strange lands . The pious youth checked all these natural impulses , and lived a life of consecration . His tutors were highly elated at his progress , and assured the anx- ious parents that their son would be prepared soon to don the ...
... strange lands . The pious youth checked all these natural impulses , and lived a life of consecration . His tutors were highly elated at his progress , and assured the anx- ious parents that their son would be prepared soon to don the ...
Page 7
... strange beings and marvellous riches excelling in wonder the mythology of the ancients . Rodrigo longed to plunge into the un- known realms , and drag into the light of civilization the hidden wonders of this mysterious world , and all ...
... strange beings and marvellous riches excelling in wonder the mythology of the ancients . Rodrigo longed to plunge into the un- known realms , and drag into the light of civilization the hidden wonders of this mysterious world , and all ...
Page 52
... strange , beautiful French girl , the embodiment of all that was good , pure , and holy , had enchanted him . One day Gyrot returned as suddenly as he had disappeared . His tired , haggard manner and travel - stained clothing bore ...
... strange , beautiful French girl , the embodiment of all that was good , pure , and holy , had enchanted him . One day Gyrot returned as suddenly as he had disappeared . His tired , haggard manner and travel - stained clothing bore ...
Page 60
... strange story of adventures in the New World . John Ribault had not deserted the infant colony in Florida as they supposed . On his return to France , he found a civil war raging between the theological factions - Roman Catholics and ...
... strange story of adventures in the New World . John Ribault had not deserted the infant colony in Florida as they supposed . On his return to France , he found a civil war raging between the theological factions - Roman Catholics and ...
Page 73
... strange ceremony with amazement , not comprehending what it meant . Even Potanou , at whose breast the gun was aimed , was as much lost in wonder as the others . There was a flash , a stunning report , and the chief fell , shot through ...
... strange ceremony with amazement , not comprehending what it meant . Even Potanou , at whose breast the gun was aimed , was as much lost in wonder as the others . There was a flash , a stunning report , and the chief fell , shot through ...
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