American Quarterly Review, Volume 17Robert Walsh Carey, Lea & Carey, 1835 - American literature |
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Page 32
... called , was already done . By the subtle influence of persuasive novelty , by an ex- hibition of the beauties of liberty in a garb attractive as new , the affections of the people were gradually weaned from former opinions ; and though ...
... called , was already done . By the subtle influence of persuasive novelty , by an ex- hibition of the beauties of liberty in a garb attractive as new , the affections of the people were gradually weaned from former opinions ; and though ...
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... called the Corcovado , out tops and overhangs the rest . Upon its very summit , like an eyry perched among the clouds , is an observatory and a watch tower which may be seen at a great distance , when not hidden in the vapors that ...
... called the Corcovado , out tops and overhangs the rest . Upon its very summit , like an eyry perched among the clouds , is an observatory and a watch tower which may be seen at a great distance , when not hidden in the vapors that ...
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... called , ' yerba maté , ' ( llex Paraguensis ) , is a plant of Paraguay , used in almost every part of South America , as a substitute for tea . It arrives in Chile from the Rio de la Plata , by the way of Cape Horn , or by crossing the ...
... called , ' yerba maté , ' ( llex Paraguensis ) , is a plant of Paraguay , used in almost every part of South America , as a substitute for tea . It arrives in Chile from the Rio de la Plata , by the way of Cape Horn , or by crossing the ...
Page 60
... called ' hojas , ' or ' hojitas , ' are about two and a half inches long ; the wrapper is made of the inner husk of corn , and filled with coarsely powdered tobacco . As their use is apt to stain the fingers of the smoker , the ...
... called ' hojas , ' or ' hojitas , ' are about two and a half inches long ; the wrapper is made of the inner husk of corn , and filled with coarsely powdered tobacco . As their use is apt to stain the fingers of the smoker , the ...
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... called ' saya y manto , ' and was spoken to by an unknown young gentleman in a cloak , who importuned her to go to a caffé , and accept of some refreshment . She finally consented . After partaking of ices , cakes , and costly wines ...
... called ' saya y manto , ' and was spoken to by an unknown young gentleman in a cloak , who importuned her to go to a caffé , and accept of some refreshment . She finally consented . After partaking of ices , cakes , and costly wines ...
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