Scribners Monthly, Volume 21Scribner & Company, 1881 |
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... known country , and the new Russia , an important factor in European politics . It was also one of the turning points in the development of his char- acter , and was the continuation of the edu- cation begun in the German suburb . In ...
... known country , and the new Russia , an important factor in European politics . It was also one of the turning points in the development of his char- acter , and was the continuation of the edu- cation begun in the German suburb . In ...
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... known for their opposition to the Patriarch Nikon , and their encouragement of dissent in the reign of Alexis - Theodora Morózof and the Princess Avdótia Urúsof . He was therefore opposed to many of Peter's inno- vations ; and his ...
... known for their opposition to the Patriarch Nikon , and their encouragement of dissent in the reign of Alexis - Theodora Morózof and the Princess Avdótia Urúsof . He was therefore opposed to many of Peter's inno- vations ; and his ...
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... known to the Elector . After taking small lodgings in a street on the Kneiphof , he went out in a close carriage , late at night , and paid a visit to the Elector , entering the palace by a private staircase . The interview lasted for ...
... known to the Elector . After taking small lodgings in a street on the Kneiphof , he went out in a close carriage , late at night , and paid a visit to the Elector , entering the palace by a private staircase . The interview lasted for ...
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... known that he looked at it through a hole in the ceiling . This gave rise to a bon mot which circulated in London society . Some one remarked that he had 66 seen the rarest thing in the world , a king on the throne , and an emperor on ...
... known that he looked at it through a hole in the ceiling . This gave rise to a bon mot which circulated in London society . Some one remarked that he had 66 seen the rarest thing in the world , a king on the throne , and an emperor on ...
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... known as the Bordentown Ferry . But the name Bor- dentown was first written in the township records in 1739 , when , we are told , " ye said meeting gave Bordings town people lve to buld a pare of stocks , provide ye people of Bordings ...
... known as the Bordentown Ferry . But the name Bor- dentown was first written in the township records in 1739 , when , we are told , " ye said meeting gave Bordings town people lve to buld a pare of stocks , provide ye people of Bordings ...
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Page 62 - THERE was a child went forth every day, And the first object he look'd upon, that object he became, And that object became part of him for the day or a certain part of the day, Or for many years or stretching cycles of years.
Page 595 - CYRIACK, this three years day these eyes, though clear, To outward view, of blemish or of spot, Bereft of light, their seeing have forgot ; Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year, Or man, or woman. 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. What supports me, dost thou ask ? The conscience, Friend, to...
Page 64 - My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still, My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will, The ship is...
Page 62 - The stars of midnight shall be dear To her; and she shall lean her ear In many a secret place Where rivulets dance their wayward round, And beauty born of murmuring sound Shall pass into her face.
Page 620 - God I am no coward ; But I cannot meet them here for my ships are out of gear, And the half my men are sick. I must fly, but follow quick. We are six ships of the line ; can we fight with fiftythree?
Page 50 - I CELEBRATE myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.
Page 158 - As when in heaven the stars about the moon Look beautiful, when all the winds are laid, And every height comes out, and jutting peak And valley, and the immeasurable heavens Break open to their highest, and all the stars Shine, and the Shepherd gladdens in his heart...
Page 63 - O CAPTAIN ! my Captain ! our fearful trip is done ; The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring. But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies. Fallen cold and dead.
Page 264 - Property does become clothed with a public interest when used in a manner to make it of public consequence, and affect the community at large.
Page 620 - So Lord Howard past away with five ships of war that day, Till he melted like a cloud in the silent summer heaven ; But Sir Richard bore in hand all his sick men from the land Very carefully and slow, Men of Bideford in Devon, And we laid them on the ballast down below: For we brought them all aboard...