Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa: ScandinaviaT. Cadell and W. Davies, 1824 |
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Σελίδα 55
... CHAP . II . ( 3 ) Mallet makes their principal city , at that time , Asgard , between the Black Sea and the Caspian ; considering them as the Ases , a race of Scy- thians ; CHAP . II . We now took our last leave UPSALA . 55.
... CHAP . II . ( 3 ) Mallet makes their principal city , at that time , Asgard , between the Black Sea and the Caspian ; considering them as the Ases , a race of Scy- thians ; CHAP . II . We now took our last leave UPSALA . 55.
Σελίδα 70
... principal slab of black marble placed over this coffin , the workmen had broken it near the corner , and masons were repairing it when we came to the spot . The coffin , mean- while , was exposed to view : it was covered In II . with ...
... principal slab of black marble placed over this coffin , the workmen had broken it near the corner , and masons were repairing it when we came to the spot . The coffin , mean- while , was exposed to view : it was covered In II . with ...
Σελίδα 71
... principal families of Stockholm have their vaults in this church . tion of the amity sub- sisting be- tween Eng- Sweden . We waited upon our Minister soon after our Interrup- return to the Capital , and received from him the ...
... principal families of Stockholm have their vaults in this church . tion of the amity sub- sisting be- tween Eng- Sweden . We waited upon our Minister soon after our Interrup- return to the Capital , and received from him the ...
Σελίδα 72
... principal buildings of the city . Being conducted thither , we entered a suite of magnificent apartments , elegantly furnished , and in all respects remarkable for the neatness and propriety everywhere displayed . One room is ...
... principal buildings of the city . Being conducted thither , we entered a suite of magnificent apartments , elegantly furnished , and in all respects remarkable for the neatness and propriety everywhere displayed . One room is ...
Σελίδα 80
... principal article of furniture in every apartment is a stove , which is generally large , and covered with Dutch tiles . In the houses of the great , these stoves are sometimes formed so as to represent the pedestal of a column , 80 ...
... principal article of furniture in every apartment is a stove , which is generally large , and covered with Dutch tiles . In the houses of the great , these stoves are sometimes formed so as to represent the pedestal of a column , 80 ...
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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...