The Pathfinder, Or, The Inland SeaW.A. Townsend, 1860 - Počet stran: 515 |
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... soon turned with a look of surprise to her relative , and said hesitatingly , for both had often admired the Tuscarora's know- ledge , or we might almost say , instinct- " A pale - face's fire ! Surely , uncle , he cannot know that ...
... soon turned with a look of surprise to her relative , and said hesitatingly , for both had often admired the Tuscarora's know- ledge , or we might almost say , instinct- " A pale - face's fire ! Surely , uncle , he cannot know that ...
Strana 11
... soon satisfy us on that head , " returned Cap . " Stand you behind this tree , Magnet , lest the knaves take it into their heads to fire a broadside without a parley , and I will soon learn what colors they sail under . " The uncle had ...
... soon satisfy us on that head , " returned Cap . " Stand you behind this tree , Magnet , lest the knaves take it into their heads to fire a broadside without a parley , and I will soon learn what colors they sail under . " The uncle had ...
Strana 24
... soon come to a knowledge of these niceties . Eau - douce , as we call him , is so fond of the water , that he gathered a damp stick or two for our fire , and there be plenty of them , as well as those that are thoroughly dried , lying ...
... soon come to a knowledge of these niceties . Eau - douce , as we call him , is so fond of the water , that he gathered a damp stick or two for our fire , and there be plenty of them , as well as those that are thoroughly dried , lying ...
Strana 33
... soon as it had reached the centre of the river , or the strength of the cur- rent , the boat was turned , and it began to glide noiselessly down the stream . The vessel in which Cap and his niece had embarked for their long and ...
... soon as it had reached the centre of the river , or the strength of the cur- rent , the boat was turned , and it began to glide noiselessly down the stream . The vessel in which Cap and his niece had embarked for their long and ...
Strana 38
... soon , however , as she reached a point where she got a view of the fall , she gave an involuntary but suppressed scream , and covered her eyes . At the next instant , the latter were again free , and the entranced girl stood immovable ...
... soon , however , as she reached a point where she got a view of the fall , she gave an involuntary but suppressed scream , and covered her eyes . At the next instant , the latter were again free , and the entranced girl stood immovable ...
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Strana 258 - Almighty's form Glasses itself in tempests; in all time, Calm or convulsed; in breeze or gale or storm, Icing the pole, or in the torrid clime Dark-heaving, boundless, endless, and sublime, — The image of Eternity, the throne Of the Invisible; even from out thy slime The monsters of the deep are made; each zone Obeys thee; thou goest forth, dread, fathomless, alone.
Strana 171 - The respect for Pathfinder's skill and for his quickness and accuracy of sight [the italics are mine] was so profound and general that the instant he made this declaration the spectators began to distrust their own opinions, and a dozen rushed to the target in order to ascertain the fact. There, sure enough, it was found that the Quartermaster's bullet had gone through the hole made by Jasper's, and that, too, so accurately as to require a minute examination to be certain of the circumstance, which,...
Strana 175 - ... of fictitiousness and general improbability over it. This comes of Cooper's inadequacy as an observer. The reader will find some examples of Cooper's high talent for inaccurate observation in the account of the shooting-match in The Pathfinder. "A common wrought nail was driven lightly into the target, its head having been first touched with paint.
Strana 258 - Almighty's form Glasses itself in tempests: in all time. Calm or convulsed — in breeze, or gale, or storm. Icing the pole, or in the torrid clime Dark-heaving; — boundless, endless, and sublime; The image of eternity, the throne Of the Invisible: even from out thy slime The monsters of the deep are made; each zone Obeys thee; thou goest forth, dread, fathomless, alone.
Strana 173 - If one dared to hint at such a thing," cried Major Duncan, "I should say that the Pathfinder has also missed the target!" As nobody had missed it yet, the "also" was not necessary; but never mind about that, for the Pathfinder is going to speak. "No, no, Major," said he, confidently, "that would be a risky declaration. I didn't load the piece and can't say what was in it; but if it was lead...
Strana 173 - Major," said he, confidently, "that would be a risky declaration. I didn't load the piece, and can't say what was in it; but if it was lead, you will find the bullet driving down those of the Quartermaster and Jasper, else is not my name Pathfinder.
Strana 174 - I'll own to a miss. The Quartermaster cut the wood, but you'll find no wood cut by that last messenger.
Strana 143 - ... a sort of type of what Adam might have been supposed to be before the fall, though certainly not without sin, and not feel a respect and admiration for him, that had no reference to his positioniin life.