A Summary View of America: Comprising a Description of the Face of the Country, and of Several of the Principal Cities; and Remarks on the Social, Moral and Political Character of the People: Being the Result of Observations and Enquiries During a Journey in the United StatesT. Cadell, 1824 - 503 pages |
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... means despicable . The native forest at present occupies the circumjacent land , removed here and there however to make way for a village with its little church spire , and for green pastures where sheep and oxen are seen grazing ...
... means despicable . The native forest at present occupies the circumjacent land , removed here and there however to make way for a village with its little church spire , and for green pastures where sheep and oxen are seen grazing ...
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... means failed to restore it . It survived but a short time . A cat which was thrown over , soon found its way home again . Several human beings have been drawn into the rapids , and have also been pre- FACE OF THE COUNTRY . 11.
... means failed to restore it . It survived but a short time . A cat which was thrown over , soon found its way home again . Several human beings have been drawn into the rapids , and have also been pre- FACE OF THE COUNTRY . 11.
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... means of canals now in progress , the city will soon be able to transport its merchandise into the western regions as well as the northern . Lakes Erie , Ontario , and Champlain will directly communicate with it , and contribute to its ...
... means of canals now in progress , the city will soon be able to transport its merchandise into the western regions as well as the northern . Lakes Erie , Ontario , and Champlain will directly communicate with it , and contribute to its ...
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... mean to those accustomed to the sight of stone Of the public buildings , the City Hall and St. Paul's church , are the only two of taste- ful architecture . The Catholic cathedral is large but not beautiful . There is no exchange for ...
... mean to those accustomed to the sight of stone Of the public buildings , the City Hall and St. Paul's church , are the only two of taste- ful architecture . The Catholic cathedral is large but not beautiful . There is no exchange for ...
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... mean dimensions , topping the other buildings as in the pride of superiority . The Catholic cathedral has also a large dome , and though unfinished from the want 1 of funds , is both externally and internally a CITIES , TOWNS , AND ...
... mean dimensions , topping the other buildings as in the pride of superiority . The Catholic cathedral has also a large dome , and though unfinished from the want 1 of funds , is both externally and internally a CITIES , TOWNS , AND ...
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