American Monthly Knickerbocker, Volume 12Charles Fenno Hoffman, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Timothy Flint, Kinahan Cornwallis, John Holmes Agnew 1838 - American periodicals |
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... taste for astronomy . These instruments he applied to use , as he completed them , and thus became a highly creditable and able practical observer . On the night of the 13th of March , 1781 , while engaged in a series of observations ...
... taste for astronomy . These instruments he applied to use , as he completed them , and thus became a highly creditable and able practical observer . On the night of the 13th of March , 1781 , while engaged in a series of observations ...
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... taste , i . e . , a good balance of the senses , the selections of the ear not offending the eye , and so through all , and yet be wanting , no matter how showy they may be , in a power to originate a single valuable idea . The makers ...
... taste , i . e . , a good balance of the senses , the selections of the ear not offending the eye , and so through all , and yet be wanting , no matter how showy they may be , in a power to originate a single valuable idea . The makers ...
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... taste – the evening of life affords especial opportunities for the most tranquil enjoyments , arising from the view ... tastes , and views , of people , as they approach the vale of years . It is true , that in countless instances they ...
... taste – the evening of life affords especial opportunities for the most tranquil enjoyments , arising from the view ... tastes , and views , of people , as they approach the vale of years . It is true , that in countless instances they ...
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... taste its refreshing coolness . Above , was the deep blue sky , so bright and clear that fancy could almost soar to the regions of the blest — could almost catch the harmonies of heaven . All was calm and beautiful . Even the stern ...
... taste its refreshing coolness . Above , was the deep blue sky , so bright and clear that fancy could almost soar to the regions of the blest — could almost catch the harmonies of heaven . All was calm and beautiful . Even the stern ...
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... taste for it is not easily eradicated . There are temples where human sacrifices have never ceased . Laws have restrained their frequency -have forbidden them under heavi . est penalties unless permitted by the state — but these laws ...
... taste for it is not easily eradicated . There are temples where human sacrifices have never ceased . Laws have restrained their frequency -have forbidden them under heavi . est penalties unless permitted by the state — but these laws ...
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Page 522 - The cognomen of Crane was not inapplicable to his person. He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together.
Page 183 - Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Find us farther than to-day.
Page 523 - Ichabod was a suitable figure for such a steed. He rode with short stirrups, which brought his knees nearly up to the pommel of the saddle ; his sharp elbows stuck out like grasshoppers...
Page 253 - There are at the present time, two great nations in the world which seem to tend towards the same end, although they started from different points; I allude to the Russians and the Americans.
Page 514 - She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Page 523 - He was gaunt and shagged, with a ewe neck and a head like a hammer; his rusty mane and tail were tangled and knotted with burrs; one eye had lost its pupil, and was glaring and spectral; but the other had the gleam of a genuine devil in it.
Page 217 - Here the free spirit of mankind, at length, Throws its last fetters off; and who shall place A limit to the giant's unchained strength, Or curb his swiftness in the forward race...
Page 183 - Trust no future, howe'er pleasant ! Let the dead past bury its dead! Act, act in the living present! Heart within and God o'erhead ! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime.
Page 183 - In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!
Page 110 - Thus when the Christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize.