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... road , and walked away with the intention of getting some conveyance to take me home . I had gone some considerable distance , when I heard behind me the quick , short trot of a horse , which , had I not believed mine had perished in ...
... road , and walked away with the intention of getting some conveyance to take me home . I had gone some considerable distance , when I heard behind me the quick , short trot of a horse , which , had I not believed mine had perished in ...
Page 75
... road which I do not intend he should . After driving a mile or so , a road ( not a bridle one ) turns to the left , leading to the " Lion " gates of Stoke Park . By this the driver should go , and when the gates are reached he must.
... road which I do not intend he should . After driving a mile or so , a road ( not a bridle one ) turns to the left , leading to the " Lion " gates of Stoke Park . By this the driver should go , and when the gates are reached he must.
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... roads . Over- head the branches of the trees , growing on each side of the road , meet , forming themselves into fantastic arches , pierced here and there by sun- light . A wicket - gate to the left is then reached ; close by is the ...
... roads . Over- head the branches of the trees , growing on each side of the road , meet , forming themselves into fantastic arches , pierced here and there by sun- light . A wicket - gate to the left is then reached ; close by is the ...
Page 89
... road ; right and left trees will be seen that the tree - lover will never forget . A short way on , and the " Queen Oak " comes in view , the grandest and most perfect of them all . Just consider these dimensions : 33 feet round ( four ...
... road ; right and left trees will be seen that the tree - lover will never forget . A short way on , and the " Queen Oak " comes in view , the grandest and most perfect of them all . Just consider these dimensions : 33 feet round ( four ...
Page 104
Vernon Heath. I was once driving to the Beeches , and met on the road a friend who lived near Farnham Royal . During the whole of the preceding week there had been heavy rains , accompanied by high winds , and my friend hailed me with ...
Vernon Heath. I was once driving to the Beeches , and met on the road a friend who lived near Farnham Royal . During the whole of the preceding week there had been heavy rains , accompanied by high winds , and my friend hailed me with ...
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