The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Volum 2T. Fisher Unwin, 1886 |
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... carry home , without being tired , plenty for the larder , and some for friends ; then dinner , some punch - and Betty would come with the chamber candle and warming - pan , to find the party asleep and quite ready for bed . The Guns ...
... carry home , without being tired , plenty for the larder , and some for friends ; then dinner , some punch - and Betty would come with the chamber candle and warming - pan , to find the party asleep and quite ready for bed . The Guns ...
Side 100
... carried no . further than one of three feet , and he counselled the musket length of two feet ten inches , as the standard length for fowling - piece barrels , and preferred one that carried its shot close , to one that scattered . The ...
... carried no . further than one of three feet , and he counselled the musket length of two feet ten inches , as the standard length for fowling - piece barrels , and preferred one that carried its shot close , to one that scattered . The ...
Side 172
... carried out , that if the director for the night introduced anything more modern , he was ( and it was done more than once ) fined in a very considerable sum . There were also popular concerts held at the Hanover Square rooms , during ...
... carried out , that if the director for the night introduced anything more modern , he was ( and it was done more than once ) fined in a very considerable sum . There were also popular concerts held at the Hanover Square rooms , during ...
Side 222
... carrying from 40 to 50 guns each , 62 ships from 30 to 40 guns each , 15 carrying from 20 to 30 guns each , and 66 from 10 to 20 guns each ; making a total of 232 ships . " To man these ships , & c . , some 100,000 men were need- ful ...
... carrying from 40 to 50 guns each , 62 ships from 30 to 40 guns each , 15 carrying from 20 to 30 guns each , and 66 from 10 to 20 guns each ; making a total of 232 ships . " To man these ships , & c . , some 100,000 men were need- ful ...
Side 223
... carried off . Upwards of six hundred seamen were collected in consequence of the promptitude of the measures adopted . . . . Government , we understand , relies upon increasing our naval force with ten thousand seamen , either ...
... carried off . Upwards of six hundred seamen were collected in consequence of the promptitude of the measures adopted . . . . Government , we understand , relies upon increasing our naval force with ten thousand seamen , either ...
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The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Volum 2 John Ashton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1886 |
The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Volum 2 John Ashton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1886 |
The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Volum 2 John Ashton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1886 |
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Side 162 - We were now arrived at Spring-Garden, which is exquisitely pleasant at this time of year. When I considered the fragrancy of the walks and bowers, with the choirs of birds that sung upon the trees, and the loose tribe of people that walked under their shades, I could not but look upon the place as a kind of Mahometan paradise.
Side 281 - ... be taken to the place from whence you came, and from thence you are to be drawn on hurdles to the place of Execution, where you are to be hanged by the neck, but not until you are dead...
Side 162 - Year. When I considered the Fragrancy of the Walks and Bowers, with the Choirs of Birds that sung upon the Trees, and the loose Tribe of People that walked under their Shades, I could not but look upon the Place as a kind of Mahometan Paradise.
Side 57 - After breakfast, the King generally rides out on horseback, attended by his equerries : "three of the princesses, namely, Augusta, Sophia, and Amelia, are usually of the party. Instead of only walking his horse, His Majesty now proceeds at a good round trot.
Side 57 - King rises, which is generally about half-past seven o'clock, he proceeds immediately to the Queen's saloon, where His Majesty is met by one of the Princesses ; generally either Augusta, Sophia, or Amelia; for each, in turn, attend their revered Parents.
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Side 203 - On the first application of the process to the face, the jaw of the deceased criminal began to quiver ; and the adjoining muscles were horribly contorted, and one eye was actually opened. In the subsequent part of the process, -the right hand was raised and CLENCHED, and the legs and thighs were set in motion. " It appeared to the uninformed part of the by-standers, as if the wretched man was on the eve of being restored to life. This, however, was impossible ; as several of his friends, who were...
Side 73 - From liberal Brookes, whose speculative skill Is hasty credit and a distant bill ; Who, nursed in clubs, disdains a vulgar trade, Exults to trust, and blushes to be paid.
Side 56 - Queen and the Princesses occupy the eastern wing. When the King rises, which is generally about half-past seven o'clock, he proceeds immediately to the Queen's saloon, where his Majesty is met by one of the Princesses, generally either Augusta, Sophia, or Amelia, for each in turn attend their revered parent. From thence the Sovereign and his daughter, attended by the...
Side 209 - Camborne aforesaid, engineer and miner, and the said Andrew Vivian, for an invention of methods for improving the construction of steam engines, and the application thereof for driving carriages, and for other purposes.