The Chinampa; Or, Island Home: a Tale of Ancient Mexico |
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... pretty persons ; for the daughters of noble Mexican families wore a profusion of jewels , clasping them round their arms and ankles , and braiding strings of pearls in their black hair ; whereas , the poorer girls contented themselves ...
... pretty persons ; for the daughters of noble Mexican families wore a profusion of jewels , clasping them round their arms and ankles , and braiding strings of pearls in their black hair ; whereas , the poorer girls contented themselves ...
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... pretty Indian girl watching them . When she saw that they observed her , she called to them in their own language to come near . They brought the canoe close to the cause- way , and the girl stepped lightly in , and began to talk to ...
... pretty Indian girl watching them . When she saw that they observed her , she called to them in their own language to come near . They brought the canoe close to the cause- way , and the girl stepped lightly in , and began to talk to ...
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... pretty , was not only perfectly useless , but even injurious , because it would require so much of the sap to nourish it , that they would not be able to obtain one of its most agreeable productions , the juice , from which a beverage ...
... pretty , was not only perfectly useless , but even injurious , because it would require so much of the sap to nourish it , that they would not be able to obtain one of its most agreeable productions , the juice , from which a beverage ...
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... Pretty villages , overshadowed by palm trees , were dotted here and there over the landscape . Far away stretched the range of mountains which shut off the valley from the adjacent country ; while higher and more grand than the rest ...
... Pretty villages , overshadowed by palm trees , were dotted here and there over the landscape . Far away stretched the range of mountains which shut off the valley from the adjacent country ; while higher and more grand than the rest ...
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... pretty child , and as she sat on the bank beneath a grace- ful acacia tree , with her lap full of bright flowers , she would have been an interesting study for a painter . Completely absorbed by her occupation , she did not see that a ...
... pretty child , and as she sat on the bank beneath a grace- ful acacia tree , with her lap full of bright flowers , she would have been an interesting study for a painter . Completely absorbed by her occupation , she did not see that a ...
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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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acacia Almighty arms beautiful begged birds brave bright built cacique called canoe causeways cave cavern CHAPTER child CHINAMPA Christian conquest of Mexico Cortes Coyba cried dark dear destroy dressed dwell Emperor exclaimed fell flowers friends gardens gods gold grew hand heaven honey humming-bird idol idolatry Indian girl island family kingdom of heaven knelt little singing little singing dove looked MADOC maguez maize Marina ment Mexicans Montezuma mother mountain Murelli nampa nequen night Olmedo and Aguilar Painalla plant plumage poor Indian pray prayer pretty priests Quetzalcoalt robe rock round sacrifice seed sent skin slave solitary rock soon Spaniards stood strong sweet tale tell temple of Tlaloc thee thou thought threw tianquez told trees tribe unto valley valley of Mexico warm watched woman wood words young Zemaco and Metata Zemaco and Wappy
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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.