McGuffey's Eclectic ReadersAmerican Book Company, 1921 - Počet stran: 464 Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare. |
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Strana 68
... became famous as an eloquent preacher . In 1814 , he was elected Professor of Greek Literature in his Alma Mater ; and , in order to prepare himself for the duties of his office , he entered on an extended course of travel in Europe ...
... became famous as an eloquent preacher . In 1814 , he was elected Professor of Greek Literature in his Alma Mater ; and , in order to prepare himself for the duties of his office , he entered on an extended course of travel in Europe ...
Strana 69
... became more perceptible ; the intense blue of the sky began to soften ; the smaller stars , like little children , went first to rest ; the sister beams of the Pleiades soon melted together ; but the bright constellations of the west ...
... became more perceptible ; the intense blue of the sky began to soften ; the smaller stars , like little children , went first to rest ; the sister beams of the Pleiades soon melted together ; but the bright constellations of the west ...
Strana 70
... became the leader of the Conservative party in the House . During the administration of W. E. Gladstone , Mr. Disraeli was leader of the opposition . In 1868 , he became prime minister , holding the office for a short time . In 1874 ...
... became the leader of the Conservative party in the House . During the administration of W. E. Gladstone , Mr. Disraeli was leader of the opposition . In 1868 , he became prime minister , holding the office for a short time . In 1874 ...
Strana 71
... became a falling ocean . The source of the great deep appeared to be discharging itself over the range of mountains ; the great gray peak tottered on its foundation ! It shook ! -it fell ! and buried in its ruins the castle , the ...
... became a falling ocean . The source of the great deep appeared to be discharging itself over the range of mountains ; the great gray peak tottered on its foundation ! It shook ! -it fell ! and buried in its ruins the castle , the ...
Strana 88
... became the master of a castle , sold it , and resolved to live luxuriously for the rest of his life , and to cultivate painting as a pastime . But , alas , for the vanity of human expectation ! He had borne privation and toil ...
... became the master of a castle , sold it , and resolved to live luxuriously for the rest of his life , and to cultivate painting as a pastime . But , alas , for the vanity of human expectation ! He had borne privation and toil ...
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