The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Հատոր 2T. Fisher Unwin, 1886 |
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... Horse racing - Turf and horses better than now - Curious names of race horses - Ladies Lade and Thornton -Lady Thornton's races - Tattersall and Aldridge 69 CHAPTER XXXV . Cock - fighting - Its illegality - Public recognition of it ...
... Horse racing - Turf and horses better than now - Curious names of race horses - Ladies Lade and Thornton -Lady Thornton's races - Tattersall and Aldridge 69 CHAPTER XXXV . Cock - fighting - Its illegality - Public recognition of it ...
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... horse ; but then , they are always upon ' the look out for horses ; and , till they are obtained , the employment of the groom is the embellishment of both ends of his master , by first dressing his head , and then polishing his boots ...
... horse ; but then , they are always upon ' the look out for horses ; and , till they are obtained , the employment of the groom is the embellishment of both ends of his master , by first dressing his head , and then polishing his boots ...
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... horse , but the lucky opportunity of hooking a fine girl by the gown , apron , or petticoat ; and , while she is under the distressing mortification of disentangling her- self , you and your companions can add to her dilemma by some ...
... horse , but the lucky opportunity of hooking a fine girl by the gown , apron , or petticoat ; and , while she is under the distressing mortification of disentangling her- self , you and your companions can add to her dilemma by some ...
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... horse , my last purchase , remember to sell him again - nothing like variety - dined at six with Sir Richard - said several good . things - forgot ' em all - in high spirits - quizzed a parson- drank three bottles , and loung'd to the ...
... horse , my last purchase , remember to sell him again - nothing like variety - dined at six with Sir Richard - said several good . things - forgot ' em all - in high spirits - quizzed a parson- drank three bottles , and loung'd to the ...
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... Instead of only walking his horse , His Majesty now proceeds at a good round trot . When the weather is unfavourable , the King retires to his favourite sitting - room , and sends for Generals Fitzroy , or Manners , to play at chess with.
... Instead of only walking his horse , His Majesty now proceeds at a good round trot . When the weather is unfavourable , the King retires to his favourite sitting - room , and sends for Generals Fitzroy , or Manners , to play at chess with.
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The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Հատոր 2 John Ashton Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1886 |
The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Հատոր 2 John Ashton Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1886 |
The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England: A Social Sketch of the Times, Հատոր 2 John Ashton Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1886 |
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Էջ 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.
Էջ 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...
Էջ 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.
Էջ 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.
Էջ 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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Էջ 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...
Էջ 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.
Էջ 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...
Էջ 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.