McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic ReaderSince 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare. |
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Page 126
... Death as near ; His friends not false , his wife no shrew , Many his gains , his children few , He passed his hours in peace . But , while he viewed his wealth increase , While thus along life's dusty road , The beaten track , content ...
... Death as near ; His friends not false , his wife no shrew , Many his gains , his children few , He passed his hours in peace . But , while he viewed his wealth increase , While thus along life's dusty road , The beaten track , content ...
Page 131
... Death as near ; His friends not false , his wife no shrew , Many his gains , his children few , He passed his hours in peace . But , while he viewed his wealth increase , While thus along life's dusty road , The beaten track , content ...
... Death as near ; His friends not false , his wife no shrew , Many his gains , his children few , He passed his hours in peace . But , while he viewed his wealth increase , While thus along life's dusty road , The beaten track , content ...
Page 131
... Death replies , " However , you still keep your eyes ; And surely , sir , to see one's friends , For legs and arms would make amends . " Perhaps , " says Dodson , " so it might , But latterly I've lost my sight . " " This is a shocking ...
... Death replies , " However , you still keep your eyes ; And surely , sir , to see one's friends , For legs and arms would make amends . " Perhaps , " says Dodson , " so it might , But latterly I've lost my sight . " " This is a shocking ...
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