The Beauties of Washington Irving, Esq. ...J. Bumpus, 1825 - 316 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα iii
... humour is obvious to the general read- er , and avoided such as require a knowledge of the local- ities of the author's " father - land . " Though many of his pieces , like well harmonized land- scapes , are true to nature in the ...
... humour is obvious to the general read- er , and avoided such as require a knowledge of the local- ities of the author's " father - land . " Though many of his pieces , like well harmonized land- scapes , are true to nature in the ...
Σελίδα 29
... humour at bot- tom . He had three or four boon companions of his own stamp , who regarded him as their model , and at the head of whom he scoured the country , attending every scene of feud or merriment for miles round . In cold weather ...
... humour at bot- tom . He had three or four boon companions of his own stamp , who regarded him as their model , and at the head of whom he scoured the country , attending every scene of feud or merriment for miles round . In cold weather ...
Σελίδα 34
... humour , round and jolly as the harvest moon . His hospitable attentions were brief , but expressive , being confined to a shake of the hand , a slap on the shoulder , a loud laugh , and a pressing invitation to " fall to , and help ...
... humour , round and jolly as the harvest moon . His hospitable attentions were brief , but expressive , being confined to a shake of the hand , a slap on the shoulder , a loud laugh , and a pressing invitation to " fall to , and help ...
Σελίδα 66
... humour with himself ; so , after he had given his box its prescriptive rap , and returned it to his pocket , I drew him into a corner where he might observe the company without being prominent objects ourselves . " And pray who is that ...
... humour with himself ; so , after he had given his box its prescriptive rap , and returned it to his pocket , I drew him into a corner where he might observe the company without being prominent objects ourselves . " And pray who is that ...
Σελίδα 79
Washington Irving. " Repined ! she has been nothing but sweetness and good humour . Indeed , she seems in better spirits than I have ever known her ; she has been to me all love , and tenderness and comfort ! " “ Admirable girl ...
Washington Irving. " Repined ! she has been nothing but sweetness and good humour . Indeed , she seems in better spirits than I have ever known her ; she has been to me all love , and tenderness and comfort ! " “ Admirable girl ...
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