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... built : entering a wood on the border of the lake , they found the bay I have already described . The soft sand in the cave seemed to invite them to repose : so they rested there that night , proposing to continue their journey the next ...
... built : entering a wood on the border of the lake , they found the bay I have already described . The soft sand in the cave seemed to invite them to repose : so they rested there that night , proposing to continue their journey the next ...
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... built their nests in the tall trees , or under the green moss , in the wood near the bay . There were golden pheasants , scarlet cardinals , and several kinds of parrots , with their gay and variegated plumage , and many other birds too ...
... built their nests in the tall trees , or under the green moss , in the wood near the bay . There were golden pheasants , scarlet cardinals , and several kinds of parrots , with their gay and variegated plumage , and many other birds too ...
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... bright gems . At the request of Cortes , Montezuma took them to every part of the city . He showed them his palaces , built in the midst of spa- cious gardens , filled with rare plants , and adorned 32 THE CHINAMPA ; OR ,
... bright gems . At the request of Cortes , Montezuma took them to every part of the city . He showed them his palaces , built in the midst of spa- cious gardens , filled with rare plants , and adorned 32 THE CHINAMPA ; OR ,
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... built on the other lakes in the valley . Gay palaces and high temples towered above the other build- ings ; and being built of polished marble or rose - coloured stone , also served to reflect the rays of the sun . Not far off was the ...
... built on the other lakes in the valley . Gay palaces and high temples towered above the other build- ings ; and being built of polished marble or rose - coloured stone , also served to reflect the rays of the sun . Not far off was the ...
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... built in the form of a pyramid , and were so constructed that the processions of priests and victims ascended by steps winding round the outside , in order that they could be seen by the multitude below , who gazed and trembled , while ...
... built in the form of a pyramid , and were so constructed that the processions of priests and victims ascended by steps winding round the outside , in order that they could be seen by the multitude below , who gazed and trembled , while ...
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The Chinampa Or Island Home: A Tale of Ancient Mexico (1852) Mrs J. K. Sampson No preview available - 2009 |
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Page 40 - He burneth part thereof in the fire, with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast and is satisfied; yea, he warmeth himself and saith, "Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire." And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image; he falleth down unto it and worshippeth it and prayeth unto it and saith, "Deliver me; for thou art my God.
Page 14 - And then there was a little isle Which in my very face did smile, The only one in view ; A small green isle, it seem'd no more, Scarce broader than my dungeon floor, But in it there were three tall trees, And o'er it blew the mountain breeze, And by it there were waters flowing, And on it there were young flowers growing, Of gentle breath and hue.
Page 39 - Remember the former things of old: For I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times the things that are not yet done, Saying, My counsel shall stand, And I will do all my pleasure...
Page 42 - Calls the delightful scenery all his own. His are the mountains, and the valleys his, And the resplendent rivers. His to enjoy With a propriety that none can feel, But who, with filial confidence inspired, Can lift to heaven an unpresumptuous eye, And smiling say —
Page 23 - What heavenly tints in mingling radiance fly! Each rapid movement gives a different dye. Like scales of burnished gold they dazzling show — Now sink to shade — now like a furnace glow.
Page 9 - ... scruples be no longer thine. The Maker justly claims that world he made, In this the right of Providence is laid ; Its sacred majesty through all depends On using second means to work his ends.
Page 16 - God, to thee my voice I raise, To thee my youngest hours belong ; I would begin my life with praise, Till growing years improve the song. 'Tis to thy sovereign grace I owe That I was born on British ground ; Where streams of heavenly mercy flow, And words of sweet salvation sound.
Page 46 - Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will refresh you,' and then shall you have happiness in this world, and, what is far better, happiness that is eternal.
Page 21 - ... for all the chiefs wore plumes and gorgeously embroidered surcoats, and there were banners and devices worked in gaudy hues, whilst the national standard displayed in exquisite feather-work and gold the armorial ensigns of the state. " Others of higher office were arrayed In feathery breastplates of more gorgeous hue Than the gay plumage of the mountain cock, Or pheasant's glittering pride. * • * • The golden glitterance, and the feather mail More gay than glittering gold ; and round the...
Page 40 - I have seen the fire : and the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and saith, Deliver me ; for thou art my god.