Sketches of History, Life, and Manners, in the United Statesauthor, 1826 - Počet stran: 392 |
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Strana 26
... horses going almost at full speed . I was really deafened with them , but could not refrain from laughter to see the doors and windows fly open , and crowded with amazed specta- tors , while the dogs barked , and the stage flew on ...
... horses going almost at full speed . I was really deafened with them , but could not refrain from laughter to see the doors and windows fly open , and crowded with amazed specta- tors , while the dogs barked , and the stage flew on ...
Strana 27
... horses to their best speed , as if he would outride the noise , or by that means bring about a ces- sation . But all in vain - the faster he drove the loud- er they sang , till their voices were exhausted . After making inquiry where we ...
... horses to their best speed , as if he would outride the noise , or by that means bring about a ces- sation . But all in vain - the faster he drove the loud- er they sang , till their voices were exhausted . After making inquiry where we ...
Strana 28
... horses , I was sorry for them ; the sin , in many instances , being rubbed off with the gears . The road is wretchedly bad , too , particularly after you get in Virginia : and here the stage passes six times every week , carrying the ...
... horses , I was sorry for them ; the sin , in many instances , being rubbed off with the gears . The road is wretchedly bad , too , particularly after you get in Virginia : and here the stage passes six times every week , carrying the ...
Strana 35
... horses ; they whipped on pretty brisk , and soon gained upon the young man ; as they drew near , his horse being a little fiery , began to display his mettle , by attempting to escape from his imaginary danger . His rider , however ...
... horses ; they whipped on pretty brisk , and soon gained upon the young man ; as they drew near , his horse being a little fiery , began to display his mettle , by attempting to escape from his imaginary danger . His rider , however ...
Strana 36
... horse to one side . I asked Mr. D- " where that female troop intended to go that night , " as I perceived they were bound for the country somewhere . He replied , " home , to be sure . " " They cannot live far then , " said I , " as ...
... horse to one side . I asked Mr. D- " where that female troop intended to go that night , " as I perceived they were bound for the country somewhere . He replied , " home , to be sure . " " They cannot live far then , " said I , " as ...
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