Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa: ScandinaviaT. Cadell and W. Davies, 1824 |
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Σελίδα 36
... upon the manners of the inha- ( 1 ) In this number was the late Professor Pallas , and other distin- guished men of letters , with whom Gustavus associated . bitants . When an Englishman speaks of the Universities of 36 UPSALA .
... upon the manners of the inha- ( 1 ) In this number was the late Professor Pallas , and other distin- guished men of letters , with whom Gustavus associated . bitants . When an Englishman speaks of the Universities of 36 UPSALA .
Σελίδα 59
... men ) , were stationed about her person , to become the spec- tators of her pains and delivery . It was said , that , with a view to avoid the indecency of such an CHAP . II . exposure , the late Queen kept STOCKHOLM . 59.
... men ) , were stationed about her person , to become the spec- tators of her pains and delivery . It was said , that , with a view to avoid the indecency of such an CHAP . II . exposure , the late Queen kept STOCKHOLM . 59.
Σελίδα 60
... late Revo- lut.in Sweden , & c . p . 301 ) considered the King of Sweden , after the Re- volution in 1772 , as " no less absolute at Stockholm , than the Grand Signior at Constantinople . " was supposed to bear to General Monk , a ...
... late Revo- lut.in Sweden , & c . p . 301 ) considered the King of Sweden , after the Re- volution in 1772 , as " no less absolute at Stockholm , than the Grand Signior at Constantinople . " was supposed to bear to General Monk , a ...
Σελίδα 61
... late King , who was banished from the Swedish Court during the Regency , was often urged , in table - talk , as a proof of the relation- ship in which he stood to this officer , it would not be consistent with that freedom of commu ...
... late King , who was banished from the Swedish Court during the Regency , was often urged , in table - talk , as a proof of the relation- ship in which he stood to this officer , it would not be consistent with that freedom of commu ...
Σελίδα 62
... late King had introduced into the Swedish Court- a style of dress better suited to mountebanks or stage - players , than for the representatives of the warlike Goths ! Royal Fête at the Opera House . Upon the 21st of November , the ...
... late King had introduced into the Swedish Court- a style of dress better suited to mountebanks or stage - players , than for the representatives of the warlike Goths ! Royal Fête at the Opera House . Upon the 21st of November , the ...
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Åbo Acad Academy afterwards Åland ANNO antient appearance arrived beautiful boat Bomarsund brandy cabinet called carriage Catharine Cathedral Celsius CHAP church collection Court curious Diss distance dress Ebba Brahe Ekerö England English miles Eric XIV Europe Finland fortress French frozen Grissehamn Gulph Gustavus Adolphus Gustavus the Third Gustavus Vasa horses inhabitants inscription island Isles journey King Kumlinge land Lapland Library Linnæus Lond manner ment morning natives Norway observed P.M. Aug P.M. July P.M. June Palace passage passed peasants persons Peter Petersburg Præs present principal Professor Porthan quæ remarkable rix-dollars rocks Rotebro roubles Russian Sept shew shewn side sledges snow specimens Stockholm strangers Sudermania Swed Sweden Swedish language thing tion Torneå Tott Travels Tresta Umeå University Upsala Vargatta versts VIII whole Wibourg
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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 198 - ... 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 197 - 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 259 - 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 391 - 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 199 - ... 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 198 - 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...