History of the Northmen, Or Danes and Normans: From the Earliest Times to the Conquest of England by William of NormandyMurray, 1831 - 367 sider |
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... collected . After making several voyages , he finished his days in Iceland , where he built a large mansion , and lived in a style of patri- archal hospitality , rivalling the principal chieftains of the country . He had a son named ...
... collected . After making several voyages , he finished his days in Iceland , where he built a large mansion , and lived in a style of patri- archal hospitality , rivalling the principal chieftains of the country . He had a son named ...
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... collected authentic accounts of voyages as far west and south as these countries . The land discovered and peopled by the Norwegians is called by Antonio Zeni , Estotoland , and he states , among other particulars , that the princes of ...
... collected authentic accounts of voyages as far west and south as these countries . The land discovered and peopled by the Norwegians is called by Antonio Zeni , Estotoland , and he states , among other particulars , that the princes of ...
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... ; Suetonius in Octav . cap . 97. The formula of this oath is given both in the Eyrbyggja Saga , cap . iv . , and the Landnama - bók , p . 300 . established and collected by Thorolf from all the mem- bers 34 HISTORY OF THE NORTHMEN .
... ; Suetonius in Octav . cap . 97. The formula of this oath is given both in the Eyrbyggja Saga , cap . iv . , and the Landnama - bók , p . 300 . established and collected by Thorolf from all the mem- bers 34 HISTORY OF THE NORTHMEN .
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... collected by Thorolf from all the mem- bers of his little community , to defray the expenses of the temple and the worship there maintained . The infant settlement thus commenced , was soon strengthened by the arrival of Bjorn the ...
... collected by Thorolf from all the mem- bers of his little community , to defray the expenses of the temple and the worship there maintained . The infant settlement thus commenced , was soon strengthened by the arrival of Bjorn the ...
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... collected and arranged the book of songs relating to the mythology and history of the ancient North , which is called the poetic , or elder Edda . Various and contradictory opinions have been maintained as to the manner in which this ...
... collected and arranged the book of songs relating to the mythology and history of the ancient North , which is called the poetic , or elder Edda . Various and contradictory opinions have been maintained as to the manner in which this ...
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History of the Northmen, Or Danes and Normans: From the Earliest Times to ... Henry Wheaton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1831 |
History of the Northmen, Or Danes and Normans: From the Earliest Times to ... Henry Wheaton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1831 |
History of the Northmen, Or Danes and Normans: From the Earliest Times to ... Henry Wheaton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1831 |
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Side 367 - A SELECTION OF ONE HUNDRED PERRIN'S FABLES, ACCOMPANIED BY A KEY, Containing the text, a literal and free translation, arranged in such a manner as to point out the difference between the French and English idiom, &c., in 1 vol., 12mo.
Side 354 - The melee was here dreadful, and a sudden panic seized the invaders, who fled from the field, exclaiming that their duke was slain. William rushed before the fugitives, with his helmet in hand, menacing and even striking them with his lance, and shouting with a loud voice : ' I am still alive, and with the help of God I still shall conquer...
Side 161 - HOW doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people ! How is she become as a widow ! she that was great among the nations, And princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!
Side 367 - A COLLECTION OF COLLOQUIAL PHRASES, ON EVERY TOPIC NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN CONVERSATION, Arranged under different heads, with numerous remarks on the peculiar pronunciation and...
Side 316 - Gargano to the nearest sea, who all received me honourably, and made me valuable presents ; but particularly the emperor, who gave me many gold and silver vases, with rich mantles and garments. I therefore took the opportunity to treat with the pope, the emperor, and the princes, on the grievances of my people, both English and Danes; that they might enjoy more equal law, and more secure safeguard in their way to Rome, nor be detained at so many barriers, nor harassed by unjust exactions. My demands...
Side 316 - And now, therefore, be it known to you all, that I have dedicated my life to God, to govern my kingdoms with justice, and to observe the right in all things. If in the time that is past, and in the violence and carelessness of youth, I have violated justice, it is my intention, by the help of God, to make full compensation.
Side 363 - LETTERS TO A YOUNG NATURALIST, ON THE STUDY OF NATURE AND NATURAL THEOLOGY. By JL DRUMMOND, MD Author of
Side 365 - As he leads us from one savage tribe to another, as he paints successive scenes of heroism, perseverance and self.denial, as he wanders among the magnificent scenes of nature, as he relates with scrupulous fidelity the errors, and the crimes, even of those whose lives are for the most part marked with traits to command admiration, and perhaps esteem...
Side 14 - It happened one day soon after their arrival, that Tyrker, the German, was missing, and as Leif set a great value upon the youth, on account of his skill in various arts, he sent his followers in search of him in every direction. When they at last found him, he began to speak to them in the Teutonic language, with many extravagant signs of joy. They at last made out to understand from him in the North tongue, that he had found in the vicinity vines bearing wild grapes.