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... Andorra , in the Pyrenees ; and the voice of the persons whom I consulted in Barcelona none of whom had made the journey , or knew any one who had was unanimous that I should return to France , and seek an entrance from that side . Such ...
... Andorra , in the Pyrenees ; and the voice of the persons whom I consulted in Barcelona none of whom had made the journey , or knew any one who had was unanimous that I should return to France , and seek an entrance from that side . Such ...
Page 295
... been invented to disguise a bad vintage . While we were breakfasting , a French peasant , whom I had seen at Oliana , arrived . He was on foot , and bound for Foix , by way of Andorra . This was 1868. ] 295 By - Ways of Europe .
... been invented to disguise a bad vintage . While we were breakfasting , a French peasant , whom I had seen at Oliana , arrived . He was on foot , and bound for Foix , by way of Andorra . This was 1868. ] 295 By - Ways of Europe .
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for Foix , by way of Andorra . This was also my route , and I accepted his offer of engaging another horse for me at Urgal , in the evening , and accom- panying me over the Pyrenees . He was not a very agreeable person , but it was a ...
for Foix , by way of Andorra . This was also my route , and I accepted his offer of engaging another horse for me at Urgal , in the evening , and accom- panying me over the Pyrenees . He was not a very agreeable person , but it was a ...
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... Andorra . The Valira , the one stream of the Republic , poured upon the plain its cold green waters , which I forded , in several chan- nels , before reaching the gates of Urgel . Juan had cheered me with the prom- ise of a good inn ...
... Andorra . The Valira , the one stream of the Republic , poured upon the plain its cold green waters , which I forded , in several chan- nels , before reaching the gates of Urgel . Juan had cheered me with the prom- ise of a good inn ...
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... Andorra ; but my informa- tion with regard to the republic was so vague that I knew not how such a visit might be regarded . I might be creat- ing difficulty where none existed . With this prudent reflection I returned to the inn , and ...
... Andorra ; but my informa- tion with regard to the republic was so vague that I knew not how such a visit might be regarded . I might be creat- ing difficulty where none existed . With this prudent reflection I returned to the inn , and ...
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Page 56 - Favours to none, to all she smiles extends; Oft she rejects, but never once offends. Bright as the sun, her eyes the gazers strike; And like the sun, they shine on all alike.
Page 226 - The question fairly stated is, Has the Constitution delegated to Congress the power to coerce a State into submission which is attempting to withdraw or has actually withdrawn from the Confederacy?
Page 385 - To th' instruments divine respondence meet: The silver sounding instruments did meet With the base murmure of the waters fall : The waters fall with difference discreet, Now soft, now loud, unto the wind did call : The gentle warbling wind low answered to all.
Page 482 - That hereafter, in this State, there shall be neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, except in punishment of crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted ; and all persons held to service or labor as slaves are hereby declared free.
Page 555 - Little improvement can be expected in morality until the producing large families is regarded with the same feelings as drunkenness or any other physical excess. But while the aristocracy and clergy are foremost to set the example of this kind of incontinence, what can be expected from the poor?
Page 609 - sa narrow ridge in the graveyard Would scarce stay a child in his race, But to me and my thought it is wider Than the star-sown vague of Space.
Page 108 - If ever I should have a biographer, he ought to make great mention of this chamber in my memoirs, because so much of my lonely youth was wasted here, and here my mind and character were formed; and here I have been glad and hopeful, and here I have been despondent.
Page 286 - The number was not so great as we expected; and tho' they had been of great use, yet some inconveniences occurring for want of due care of them, the collection, after about a year, was separated and each took his books home again. And now I set on foot my first project of a public nature, that for a subscription library.
Page 370 - He scarce believes he's older for his years. Thus, at life's latest eve, we keep in store One disappointment sure, to crown the rest; The disappointment of a promis'd hour.
Page 610 - Communion in spirit! Forgive me, But I, who am earthy and weak, Would give all my incomes from dreamland For a touch of her hand on my cheek. That little shoe in the corner, So worn and wrinkled and brown, With its emptiness confutes you, And argues your wisdom down.