Letters from the Bahama Islands: Written in 1823-4H.C. Carey and I. Lea, 1827 - Всего страниц: 207 |
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... young and sensitive , and that they might even prove immoral in their effects . Of what use are talents , my dear friend , if they destroy all that is affectionate , and social , and generous , in the heart ; and of what avail is our ...
... young and sensitive , and that they might even prove immoral in their effects . Of what use are talents , my dear friend , if they destroy all that is affectionate , and social , and generous , in the heart ; and of what avail is our ...
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... young ladies , and laughed with those who would not romp , till my spirits became quite extravagant . I shall never forget that day , let what will come , never ! It is delightful to the heart that is oppressed by fear and sadness , to ...
... young ladies , and laughed with those who would not romp , till my spirits became quite extravagant . I shall never forget that day , let what will come , never ! It is delightful to the heart that is oppressed by fear and sadness , to ...
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... young Scotch gentleman ; he has attended her every day since , and this even- ing pronounces her out of danger . H- has shared with me the melancholy office of nurs- ing , and it is delightful to me to see how grate- ful her attentions ...
... young Scotch gentleman ; he has attended her every day since , and this even- ing pronounces her out of danger . H- has shared with me the melancholy office of nurs- ing , and it is delightful to me to see how grate- ful her attentions ...
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... awakening in many hearts , no doubt , dear and delightful thoughts of country and of home . The ball was opened by the Governor and Lady M , and young and old , gay and sad , all joined in the merry dance . - But I THE BAHAMA ISLANDS . 67.
... awakening in many hearts , no doubt , dear and delightful thoughts of country and of home . The ball was opened by the Governor and Lady M , and young and old , gay and sad , all joined in the merry dance . - But I THE BAHAMA ISLANDS . 67.
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... young man : he holds one of the most honourable and lu- crative offices , and is the very spirit of hospi- tality and gaiety . From the family of the honourable James we have received the most flattering and affectionate attentions ...
... young man : he holds one of the most honourable and lu- crative offices , and is the very spirit of hospi- tality and gaiety . From the family of the honourable James we have received the most flattering and affectionate attentions ...
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Стр. 84 - The indigenous plants and flowers, and flowering shrubs are abundant and beautiful; and, it is said, there are five thousand varieties. I am very fond of the mignonette tree; it bears pale yellow and green flowers, and has the most powerful and delicious fragrance. The acacia is very different from that of the same name with us; the flower is a little, round, yellow ball, about the size of a chestnut, looks like a tuft of fringe, and is filled with a yellow powder and has a sweet perfume.
Стр. 85 - Arabian jasmine, are seen in every direction, and grow wild among the rocks. Groves of the oleander are very common, and, prized as they are with you, are thought almost vulgar here, as well as the beautiful south-sea rose. The mutable rose is a native of this climate ; the bignonia bears a yellow trumpet flower; the blue passion flower, which hides its head...
Стр. 85 - Barbadoes' pride. The coral tree is very curious : the flower looks like a bunch of red, cut coral, and grows at the top of the branch distinct from any leaves ; the stem, which is five or six inches long, stands perfectly erect, and though beautiful, it is ungraceful. The coral vine bears a blossom of the same colour and shape, and runs in wild profusion over all the stone walls and hedges, but has no odour.
Стр. 96 - ... He has about three acres cleared, and about four acres cut down, making in all about seven acres, and a crop this year. His neighbors tell me that he has had a crop on the place every year since he took the land. This can be proved by good witnesses. His neighbors also tell me that he has fulfilled to the very letter of the law, and I have no doubt of that statement.
Стр. 66 - James — and when I entered the room, I stood still a moment to enjoy the novelty of the scene. The ladies were seated on side benches, and the profusion of flowers and feathers, and the gay dresses, and the splendour of the light, and the freshness of the...
Стр. 109 - ... modestly attributed to their wisdom, more than to his own, the prosperous and tranquil state of the colony, and kindly invoked for them the blessings of peace and union, and the approbation of " His most gracious Majesty, King George the Fourth.