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... of the Sepulchre of Charles the Twelfth - Interruption of the amity between
England and Sweden - Club called The Society - Resemblance to Italian
Customs - Booksellers Public Dinners — Interior of the Houses- Coffee prohibited
Anecdotes ...
... of the Sepulchre of Charles the Twelfth - Interruption of the amity between
England and Sweden - Club called The Society - Resemblance to Italian
Customs - Booksellers Public Dinners — Interior of the Houses- Coffee prohibited
Anecdotes ...
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Temperature of the Atmosphere , according to Diurnal Observavation ; with a
Corresponding Statement of Temperature in England during the same period .
No. IV . P. 483 . Names of Places visited in the Author's Route ; with their
Distances ...
Temperature of the Atmosphere , according to Diurnal Observavation ; with a
Corresponding Statement of Temperature in England during the same period .
No. IV . P. 483 . Names of Places visited in the Author's Route ; with their
Distances ...
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As Dr. Afzelius had been in England , and was in Cambridge but a short time
before we set out upon this expedition , he seemed to be well aware of the
striking contrast which a comparison of the two Universities must necessarily
afford ; and ...
As Dr. Afzelius had been in England , and was in Cambridge but a short time
before we set out upon this expedition , he seemed to be well aware of the
striking contrast which a comparison of the two Universities must necessarily
afford ; and ...
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... the metropolis ; but their appearance is never such as to cause them to be
confounded with poorer class of artificers : whereas in Upsala , a student in the
streets is not a whit better clad than any working coachmaker or carpenter in
England .
... the metropolis ; but their appearance is never such as to cause them to be
confounded with poorer class of artificers : whereas in Upsala , a student in the
streets is not a whit better clad than any working coachmaker or carpenter in
England .
Σελίδα 30
The Yule Clog still retains a degree of reverence in the northern parts of England
; the origin of which may have been of the same nature with that in which the
Swedish idol was held by its worshippers . The log itself , as a symbol of the fire
for ...
The Yule Clog still retains a degree of reverence in the northern parts of England
; the origin of which may have been of the same nature with that in which the
Swedish idol was held by its worshippers . The log itself , as a symbol of the fire
for ...
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Δεν εντοπίσαμε κριτικές στις συνήθεις τοποθεσίες.
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Åbo according afterwards appearance arrived attended beautiful belonging better building called carriage CHAP character church collection conduct considered consists containing Count Court covered death distance dress effect England English entered figure Finland formed four French give given going Gustavus hand head horses inhabitants island Italy journey kind King Kumlinge land language late Library manner mentioned Miles morning natives nature never night notice observed officer once original Palace party passage passed peasants perhaps persons Petersburg present principal Professor received remain remarkable respecting rocks Russian seemed seen sent shew side situation sledges snow sometimes soon Stockholm Sweden Swedish taken thing Third tion town Travels University Upsala volume whole
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Σελίδα 15 - Verily, I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter therein.
Σελίδα 78 - Loke then said, that his art consisted in eating more than any other man in the world, and that he would challenge any one at that kind of combat. ' It must, indeed, be owned,' replied the king, ' that you are not wanting in dexterity, if you are able to perform what you promise.
Σελίδα 150 - In Scarlet towne, where I was borne, There was a fair maid dwellin, Made every youth crye, Wel-awaye I Her name was Barbara Allen.
Σελίδα 200 - ... pouring brandy down her child's throat, .was told, "It is good for them: our children are not troubled with wind or with rickets; and our adults," giving one of the sturdy peasants a notable thump, " see how hardy and healthy they are!" There was no reply to such an appeal; for of the...
Σελίδα 199 - This motley groupe, amounting in all to thirteen persons, without a rag to cover them, squatted themselves upon the floor in the middle of the chamber, and began altogether the business of their brief toilette. The women put on two pairs of woollen hose, and over these a pair of greasy boots. The toilette being ended, they all with one accord began to blow their noses into the palms of their hands, and to wipe them upon their clothes. Then the men kindled their tobacco-pipes ; and a universal hawking...
Σελίδα 261 - fought the good fight,'' but know and guard what they possess in thee ! Oh, land of happy firesides, and cleanly hearths, and domestic peace ! of filial piety, and parental love, and connubial joy; the cradle of heroes, the school of sages, the temple of law, the altar of faith, the asylum of innocence, the bulwark of private security, and of public honour ! " Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see, My heart, untravell'd, fondly turns to thee!
Σελίδα 393 - Petersburg.' There is nothing little or mean to offend the eye ; all is grand, extensive, large, and open ; the streets seem to consist entirely of palaces ; the edifices are lofty and elegant. The public structures, quays, piers, ramparts...
Σελίδα 201 - ... of brandy. It is in scenes like that which the interior of this hut exhibited, the mind is forcibly struck with a conviction of the relative nature of human hap- CHAP.
Σελίδα 200 - Perhaps the practice may explain the frequency of dwarfs in the Northern countries of Europe; as in Poland, Russia, and Sweden. But the author, venturing a mild remonstrance upon seeing an affectionate mother pouring brandy down her child's throat, was told, "It is good for them : our children are not troubled with wind or with rickets ; and our adults...