Complete Works, Volume 3Estes & Lauriat, 1882 |
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... approached to the awful dignity of the throne , excited the astonishment as well as the indignation of the prelate . He represented to Isabella , that it would be . degrading to the dignity of so illustrious a crown to 112 [ Воок ІІ ...
... approached to the awful dignity of the throne , excited the astonishment as well as the indignation of the prelate . He represented to Isabella , that it would be . degrading to the dignity of so illustrious a crown to 112 [ Воок ІІ ...
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... approached the re- gions where he expected to find land , the impatience of his crews augmented . The favorable signs which increased his confidence , were derided by them as delusive ; and there was danger of their rebelling , and ...
... approached the re- gions where he expected to find land , the impatience of his crews augmented . The favorable signs which increased his confidence , were derided by them as delusive ; and there was danger of their rebelling , and ...
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... , having on either side the letters F. and Y. , the initials of the Castilian monarchs Fernando and Ysabel , surmounted by crowns . As he approached the shore , Columbus , who was BOOK IV -First Landing of Columbus in the New World,
... , having on either side the letters F. and Y. , the initials of the Castilian monarchs Fernando and Ysabel , surmounted by crowns . As he approached the shore , Columbus , who was BOOK IV -First Landing of Columbus in the New World,
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Washington Irving. As he approached the shore , Columbus , who was disposed for all kinds of agreeable impressions , was delighted with the purity and suavity of the atmosphere , the crystal transparency of the sea , and the ...
Washington Irving. As he approached the shore , Columbus , who was disposed for all kinds of agreeable impressions , was delighted with the purity and suavity of the atmosphere , the crystal transparency of the sea , and the ...
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... approached the Spaniards with great awe ; fre- quently prostrating themselves on the earth , and making signs of adoration . During the ceremonies of taking possession , they remained gazing in timid admiration at the complexion , the ...
... approached the Spaniards with great awe ; fre- quently prostrating themselves on the earth , and making signs of adoration . During the ceremonies of taking possession , they remained gazing in timid admiration at the complexion , the ...
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Page 166 - ... and splendid dress of the Spaniards. The admiral particularly attracted their attention, from his commanding height, his air of authority, his dress of scarlet, and the deference which was paid him by his companions; all which pointed him out to be the commander.
Page 90 - Is there any one so foolish," he asks, " as to believe that there are antipodes with their feet opposite to ours ; people who walk with their heels upward, and their heads hanging down ? That there is a part of the world in which all things are topsyturvy : where the trees grow with their branches downward, and where it rains, hails and snows upward ? The idea of the roundness of the earth...
Page 161 - The breeze had been fresh all day, with more sea than usual, and they had made great progress. At sunset they had stood again to the west, and were ploughing the waves at a rapid rate, the Pinta keeping the lead, from her superior sailing.
Page 165 - Their veering about, apparently without effort, and the shifting and furling of their sails, resembling huge wings, filled them with astonishment. When they beheld their boats approach the shore, and a number of strange beings clad in glittering steel or raiment of various colors landing upon the beach, they fled in affright to the woods.
Page 162 - ... before him, covered with darkness ! That it was fruitful, was evident from the vegetables which floated from its shores. He thought, too, that he perceived in the balmy air the fragrance of aromatic groves.
Page 170 - It still retains the name of San Salvador, which he gave to it, though called by the English Cat Island. The light which he had seen the evening previous to his making land may have been on Watling's island, •which lies a few leagues to the east. San Salvador is one of the great cluster of the Lucayos or Bahama islands, which stretch southeast and northwest from the coast of Florida to Hispaniola, covering the northern coast of Cuba.
Page 167 - Their hair was not crisped, like the recently-discovered tribes of the African coast, under the same latitude, but straight and coarse, partly cut short above the ears, but some locks were left long behind and falling upon their shoulders. Their features, though obscured and disfigured by paint, were agreeable ; they had lofty foreheads and remarkably fine eyes. They were of moderate stature and well shaped...
Page 79 - ... gracing, as it did, a wonderful firmness of purpose, and earnestness of spirit. Though strongly attached to her husband, and studious of his fame, yet she always maintained her distinct rights as an allied prince. She exceeded him in beauty, in personal dignity, in acuteness of genius, and in grandeur of soul. ' Combining the active and resolute qualities of man with the softer charities of woman, she mingled in the...
Page 283 - ... him. His entrance into this noble city has been compared to one of those triumphs which the Romans were accustomed to decree to conquerors. First were paraded the Indians, painted according to their savage fashion, and decorated with...
Page 157 - Nina, however, being a good sailer, pressed forward to ascertain the fact. In a little while a flag was hoisted at her mast-head, and a gun discharged, being the preconcerted signals for land. New • joy was awakened throughout the little squadron, and every eye was turned to the west. As they advanced, however, their cloud-built hopes faded away, and before evening the fancied land had again melted into air.69 The crews now sank into a degree of dejection proportioned to their recent excitement;...