Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of Life: Embracing the Turf, the Chase, the Ring, and the StageT. Tegg and Son, 1832 - 414 Seiten |
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... give the slightest offence , by " o'erstep- ping the modesty of NATURE ! " A book to be found welcome at all tables - a cheerful fire - side companion ; and an interesting fellow- traveller , either in a post - chaise , or a stage coach ...
... give the slightest offence , by " o'erstep- ping the modesty of NATURE ! " A book to be found welcome at all tables - a cheerful fire - side companion ; and an interesting fellow- traveller , either in a post - chaise , or a stage coach ...
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... give the go - by ' to all his nobles like fun ; indeed , the Prince was the delight of all the jockies and coachmen in the kingdom ; but amongst the grooms , huntsmen , and whippers- in , at Brighton , Windsor , Newmarket , & c . , he ...
... give the go - by ' to all his nobles like fun ; indeed , the Prince was the delight of all the jockies and coachmen in the kingdom ; but amongst the grooms , huntsmen , and whippers- in , at Brighton , Windsor , Newmarket , & c . , he ...
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... gives him an affection for his master , a wish to please , a pride in exerting every en- ergy in obedience to his ... give her a thousand benedictions during whole hours that he remained talking to her . ' My eyes ! ' would he say to ...
... gives him an affection for his master , a wish to please , a pride in exerting every en- ergy in obedience to his ... give her a thousand benedictions during whole hours that he remained talking to her . ' My eyes ! ' would he say to ...
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... give me ? ' was the reply : ' That depends upon her age ; I sup- pose she is past five ? ' Guess again , ' said he . ' Four ? ' ' Look at her mouth , ' said the Arab , with a smile . On examination she was found to be rising three ...
... give me ? ' was the reply : ' That depends upon her age ; I sup- pose she is past five ? ' Guess again , ' said he . ' Four ? ' ' Look at her mouth , ' said the Arab , with a smile . On examination she was found to be rising three ...
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... give , perhaps , a better notion of the actual life and habits of the young poet , at this time , than could be afforded by the most elab- orate , and in other respects important cor- respondence . They will show , at least , how very ...
... give , perhaps , a better notion of the actual life and habits of the young poet , at this time , than could be afforded by the most elab- orate , and in other respects important cor- respondence . They will show , at least , how very ...
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Abraham Cann amongst amusement Angler animal appeared archers arms arrows ball battle betting birds Birmingham blow boat Bridgnorth called Cann celebrated character chase Club cock Colonel course cricket delight distance Duke excellent Fancy favorite field fight fish fox-hunter friends Gaynor gentleman GEORGE OSBALDESTON give greyhounds hand hare hawk head Herne Bay horse hounds hour hunting Jack Jem Belcher killed king ladies late legs Leicestershire London look Lord Lord Kennedy mare Margate match miles minutes Moonraker morning Neal never Newmarket Northfleet observed Olver opponent Osbaldes Osbaldeston persons play pleasure Priam prize Quorn race racter ride ring round shooting shot side sort spirit Sporting World sportsman thing tion Tom Cribb Tom Moody Tom Spring took turn winner wrestler yards young
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 139 - But the nightingale, another of my airy creatures, breathes such sweet loud music out of her little instrumental throat, that it might make mankind to think miracles are not ceased. He that at midnight, when the very labourer sleeps securely, should hear, as I have very often, the clear airs, the sweet •descants, the natural rising and falling, the doubling and redoubling of her voice, might well be lifted above earth, and say, '•' Lord, what music hast thou provided for the saints in heaven,...
Seite 232 - By heaven, methinks it were an easy leap, To pluck bright honour from the pale-fac'd moon ; Or dive into the bottom of the deep, Where fathom-line could never touch the ground, And pluck up drowne'd honour by the locks...
Seite 259 - How often have I blest the coming day, When toil remitting lent its turn to play, And all the village train, from labour free, Led up their sports beneath the spreading tree...
Seite 125 - The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward, or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
Seite 43 - There ought to be a system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.
Seite 272 - midst falling dew, While glow the heavens with the last steps of day, Far, through their rosy depths, dost thou pursue Thy solitary way ? Vainly the fowler's eye Might mark thy distant flight to do thee wrong, As, darkly painted on the crimson sky, Thy figure floats along.
Seite 282 - Fresh juice did stir th' embracing vines ; And birds had drawn their valentines. The jealous trout, that low did lie, Rose at a well-dissembled fly ; There stood my Friend, with patient skill, Attending of his trembling quill.
Seite 279 - Lord, who hath praise enough ; nay, who hath any ? None can express Thy works, but he that knows them; And none can know Thy works, they are so many, And so complete, but only he that owes them.
Seite 305 - Find, if you can, in what you cannot change. Manners with fortunes, humours turn with climes, Tenets with books, and principles with times.
Seite 259 - The dancing pair that simply sought renown, By holding out to tire each other down ; The swain mistrustless of his smutted face, While secret laughter titter'd round the place; The bashful virgin's sidelong looks of love, The matron's glance that would those looks reprove.