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... side of the world or into the South Polar ice or out on a western ranch . What is more wonderful , you may go back a century , or ten centuries ; through this Aladdin's lamp of reading you are master not only of space , but also of time ...
... side of the world or into the South Polar ice or out on a western ranch . What is more wonderful , you may go back a century , or ten centuries ; through this Aladdin's lamp of reading you are master not only of space , but also of time ...
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... side 15 puffed out by the force of the wind , and the other collapsed in proportion , while the disconsolate horses ... sides of precipitous hills , lashing his horse with the recklessness of a Rocky Mountain rider . Unfortunately 4 ...
... side 15 puffed out by the force of the wind , and the other collapsed in proportion , while the disconsolate horses ... sides of precipitous hills , lashing his horse with the recklessness of a Rocky Mountain rider . Unfortunately 4 ...
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... side , and a sleepy voice growl- ing in your ear that you must get up , to shiver and freeze for three weary hours at midnight . LOST ON THE GREAT PLAINS " Buffalo ! buffalo ! " It was but a grim old bull , roaming the 25 prairie by ...
... side , and a sleepy voice growl- ing in your ear that you must get up , to shiver and freeze for three weary hours at midnight . LOST ON THE GREAT PLAINS " Buffalo ! buffalo ! " It was but a grim old bull , roaming the 25 prairie by ...
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... side , I saw Shaw and Henry descending the hollow on the right at a leisurely gallop ; and in front , the buffalo ... side . His back was darkened with sweat , and he was panting heavily , while his tongue lolled out a foot from his jaws ...
... side , I saw Shaw and Henry descending the hollow on the right at a leisurely gallop ; and in front , the buffalo ... side . His back was darkened with sweat , and he was panting heavily , while his tongue lolled out a foot from his jaws ...
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... side by side with the rightful inhabitants . The prairie teemed with life . Again and again I looked toward the crowded hillsides , and was sure I saw horsemen ; and riding near , with a mixture of hope and dread , for Indians were ...
... side by side with the rightful inhabitants . The prairie teemed with life . Again and again I looked toward the crowded hillsides , and was sure I saw horsemen ; and riding near , with a mixture of hope and dread , for Indians were ...
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Page 397 - These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
Page 389 - Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone ; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
Page 387 - Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?
Page 388 - They tell us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house?
Page 576 - Flag of the free heart's hope and home, By angel hands to valor given ! Thy stars have lit the welkin dome, And all thy hues were born in heaven. Forever float that standard sheet ! Where breathes the foe but falls before us, With Freedom's soil beneath our feet, And Freedom's banner streaming o'er us ? JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE.
Page 387 - I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the house? Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received?
Page 571 - Her deck, once red with heroes' blood, Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o'er the flood, And waves were white below, No more shall feel the victor's tread, Or know the conquered knee;— The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea!
Page 388 - And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?
Page 388 - Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope.
Page 387 - Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those, who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation ? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth ; to know the worst, and to provide for it.