The Pilgrims of the Thames: In Search of the NationalW. Strange, 1838 - 375 páginas |
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... possessing the fun and wit of a CERVANTES , should circumstances come in our way worthy of recital , we could not communicate them with the fire , spirit , and talents of that justly celebrated author . IN SEARCH OF THE NATIONAL . 11.
... possessing the fun and wit of a CERVANTES , should circumstances come in our way worthy of recital , we could not communicate them with the fire , spirit , and talents of that justly celebrated author . IN SEARCH OF THE NATIONAL . 11.
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... possessed in a greater or less degree . Sprightly was a great favourite with his uncle ; nay , propriety would not quarrel with the appellation in calling PETER MAKE- MONEY his father . JEM was the only son of an affectionate sister , a ...
... possessed in a greater or less degree . Sprightly was a great favourite with his uncle ; nay , propriety would not quarrel with the appellation in calling PETER MAKE- MONEY his father . JEM was the only son of an affectionate sister , a ...
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... possessed was enough to defy brass itself . He was useful in this respect , to those per- sons who might be in want of a leader ; or rather , a pioneer , to clear the way for them . He would go any where - Ask all manner of questions ...
... possessed was enough to defy brass itself . He was useful in this respect , to those per- sons who might be in want of a leader ; or rather , a pioneer , to clear the way for them . He would go any where - Ask all manner of questions ...
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... possessed the soft tones of persuasion in so great a de- gree , that , steeled as the minds of the persons who sold articles of provision in the prison might be against credit , from the nu- merous tricks that had been practised on ...
... possessed the soft tones of persuasion in so great a de- gree , that , steeled as the minds of the persons who sold articles of provision in the prison might be against credit , from the nu- merous tricks that had been practised on ...
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... possessed in the world at the same time , the Sieur well knew that he had been cheated , but he could not detect the pull of his opponent . These are only the common , nay routine , circumstances which occur every day in life with MEN ...
... possessed in the world at the same time , the Sieur well knew that he had been cheated , but he could not detect the pull of his opponent . These are only the common , nay routine , circumstances which occur every day in life with MEN ...
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acquainted actor amongst amusement answered appeared astonishment Bartholomew Fair beautiful better boat Brindle brother Pilgrims Buoyant called character Charles Incledon Charlotte circumstances Cottage creature cried day's pleasure dear dear Charlotte delightful dressed Duchess Edmund Kean excellent exclaimed eyes fair father feelings fellow felt female flash song fond gentleman girl give Gravesend happy Holdfast Isle of Bute Jack Kean lady late laugh live London look manner match-girl matter mind Miss Azure Miss Bodger Muster Richardson never nevertheless night observed old Citizen party person PIERCE EGAN pleasure poor possessed pounds racter Rentroll replied Flourish replied Makemoney replied Turf respecting rich Richmond Hill river scarcely shew slightest Smerke smile society sort spirit splendid steamer Summersett sure talents taste Thames Theatre Theatre Royal thing thought Twickenham uncle wine woman word young
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