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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... took down from his own mouth . " Vulfstan said that he went from Hothum to Truso ( on the banks of the lake Drausen , in the eastern parts of Prussia ) in seven days and nights , the ship being land , which does not correspond with the ...
... took down from his own mouth . " Vulfstan said that he went from Hothum to Truso ( on the banks of the lake Drausen , in the eastern parts of Prussia ) in seven days and nights , the ship being land , which does not correspond with the ...
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... took with him the consecrated door - posts of his Norwegian house , and as he approached the coast of Iceland , threw them into the sea , vowing that he would land and establish his dwelling wherever the winds and waves should cast them ...
... took with him the consecrated door - posts of his Norwegian house , and as he approached the coast of Iceland , threw them into the sea , vowing that he would land and establish his dwelling wherever the winds and waves should cast them ...
Side 20
... took ship , and directed his course towards the south - west , in which direction some adventurers had before discovered a new land . He found a small island in a strait which he named Eriks - Sund , and passed the winter there . In the ...
... took ship , and directed his course towards the south - west , in which direction some adventurers had before discovered a new land . He found a small island in a strait which he named Eriks - Sund , and passed the winter there . In the ...
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... took with him a part of his ship's company in a large boat , and explored the coast to the westward , which he found ... took prisoners , except one , who made his escape to the mountains , and inhumanly put them to death the same day ...
... took with him a part of his ship's company in a large boat , and explored the coast to the westward , which he found ... took prisoners , except one , who made his escape to the mountains , and inhumanly put them to death the same day ...
Side 26
... took to flight after discharging a shower of arrows at the North- men . But Thorwald himself received a mortal wound , and at his own request was buried at the point of the promontory , where he meant to have settled , and a cross ...
... took to flight after discharging a shower of arrows at the North- men . But Thorwald himself received a mortal wound , and at his own request was buried at the point of the promontory , where he meant to have settled , and a cross ...
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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.