The Journal of Civilization: Established for the Promotion of Civilization at Home and Abroad; and for the Record of Geographical Discovery, Colonization, and Missionary Enterpriseproprietors, 1851 |
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... attention of the traveller , date their erection at a period when Greece was traversed by a few tribes of roving barbarians . The site of almost every city of note in Upper Egypt is marked by the ruins of a temple which was at once the ...
... attention of the traveller , date their erection at a period when Greece was traversed by a few tribes of roving barbarians . The site of almost every city of note in Upper Egypt is marked by the ruins of a temple which was at once the ...
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... attention of practical as well as of theo- retical colonists - consists of two large islands and a small one , each separated by a narrow strait ; besides innumerable surrounding islets that rise out of the bays which frequently indent ...
... attention of practical as well as of theo- retical colonists - consists of two large islands and a small one , each separated by a narrow strait ; besides innumerable surrounding islets that rise out of the bays which frequently indent ...
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... attention to an inquiry far more interesting . The texture of the foreigner's garments and the place of their manufacture were subjects for scrutiny and anxious interrogation . For so far are the Chinese from despising the goods which ...
... attention to an inquiry far more interesting . The texture of the foreigner's garments and the place of their manufacture were subjects for scrutiny and anxious interrogation . For so far are the Chinese from despising the goods which ...
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... attention , whether we should content our- selves with a position which , however favourable it may be from its proximity to several of the great emporiums of China , will not secure those objects we are seeking in an open , free , and ...
... attention , whether we should content our- selves with a position which , however favourable it may be from its proximity to several of the great emporiums of China , will not secure those objects we are seeking in an open , free , and ...
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... attention was especially directed to this subject by a communication from the Secretary of the Asiatic Society , who was desirous of procuring copies of the Chronicles of Kashmir , the Raja Tarangini , of a local legend called the Nila ...
... attention was especially directed to this subject by a communication from the Secretary of the Asiatic Society , who was desirous of procuring copies of the Chronicles of Kashmir , the Raja Tarangini , of a local legend called the Nila ...
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Էջ 168 - He paused, as if revolving in his soul Some weighty matter, then, with fervent voice And an impassioned majesty, exclaimed — " O for the coming of that glorious time When, prizing knowledge as her noblest wealth And best protection, this imperial Realm, While she exacts allegiance, shall admit An obligation, on her part, to teach Them who are born to serve her and obey ; Binding herself by statute to secure For all the children whom her soil maintains The rudiments of letters, and inform The mind...
Էջ 258 - He heard it, but he heeded not — his eyes Were with his heart, and that was far away; He recked not of the life he lost nor prize, But where his rude hut by the Danube lay: There were his young barbarians all at play, There was their Dacian mother — he, their sire, Butchered to make a Roman holiday.
Էջ 173 - One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear, When they reached the hall door, and the charger stood near; So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung ! — "She is won ! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur ! They'll have fleet steeds that follow !
Էջ 80 - Then in a moment to my view The stranger darted from disguise \ The tokens in his hands I knew, My Saviour stood before mine eyes ; He spake ; and my poor name he named : " Of me thou hast not been ashamed ; These deeds shall thy memorial be ; Fear not, thou didst them unto me.
Էջ 142 - But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise ; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes. Let love through all your actions run, And all your words be mild ; Live like the blessed virgin's Son, That sweet and lovely child.
Էջ 142 - There's not a plant or flower below But makes Thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne.
Էջ 142 - WHATEVER brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home ; Where sisters dwell and brothers meet, Quarrels should never come. Birds in their little nests agree : And 'tis a shameful sight, When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.
Էջ 80 - A poor wayfaring man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief, That I could never answer
Էջ 80 - That crust was manna to my taste. I spied him, where a fountain burst Clear from the rock ; his strength was gone ; The heedless water...
Էջ 116 - For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.