Traits and Stories of the Scottish PeopleHoulston and Wright, 1867 - 320 páginas |
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... streets were nearly impassable , the bridges were decayed or broken down , and dungsteads were placed in front of every dwelling . No hind of the last century pos- sessed more than one apartment ; his peat fire blazed in the centre ...
... streets were nearly impassable , the bridges were decayed or broken down , and dungsteads were placed in front of every dwelling . No hind of the last century pos- sessed more than one apartment ; his peat fire blazed in the centre ...
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... Streets and alleys were threaded with underground sewers , which removed noxious vapours and more noxious disease . By a system of thorough drainage , morasses and the beds of lakes were converted into fields , producing rich cereals ...
... Streets and alleys were threaded with underground sewers , which removed noxious vapours and more noxious disease . By a system of thorough drainage , morasses and the beds of lakes were converted into fields , producing rich cereals ...
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... streets -Fine fresh herrings , sax a penny , sax a penny ! " One Sunday , owing to the sultry state of the weather , several of the congregation exhibited symp- toms of drowsiness . After a pause , sufficient to command attention , Mr ...
... streets -Fine fresh herrings , sax a penny , sax a penny ! " One Sunday , owing to the sultry state of the weather , several of the congregation exhibited symp- toms of drowsiness . After a pause , sufficient to command attention , Mr ...
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... Street , in company with the poet Southey . A poor woman with a child in her arms , and another half - clad little creature by her side , came up and solicited relief . Southey found he had no money , and Campbell , to whom such an ...
... Street , in company with the poet Southey . A poor woman with a child in her arms , and another half - clad little creature by her side , came up and solicited relief . Southey found he had no money , and Campbell , to whom such an ...
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... Street . Next morning Campbell presented his card at the house , and was shown into the drawing - room . A middle - aged lady appeared , when the visitor proceeded to state that his errand was to see her lovely offspring . The lady made ...
... Street . Next morning Campbell presented his card at the house , and was shown into the drawing - room . A middle - aged lady appeared , when the visitor proceeded to state that his errand was to see her lovely offspring . The lady made ...
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