The Americans at Home; Or, Byeways, Backwoods, and PrairiesBooks on Demand, 1854 - Всего страниц: 322 |
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... feet in extent , by cutting down the smaller trees , leaving , of course , the larger ones standing . At the extreme west of this clear space , two scaffolds were erected after this wise : branches of trees were driven into the earth ...
... feet in extent , by cutting down the smaller trees , leaving , of course , the larger ones standing . At the extreme west of this clear space , two scaffolds were erected after this wise : branches of trees were driven into the earth ...
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... feet ; then a great quantity of brushwood was wove around them from the bottom to the top , presenting a strong ... feet in height ; on the north - east , and about one hundred feet from us , arose a peak , stretching far above our heads ...
... feet ; then a great quantity of brushwood was wove around them from the bottom to the top , presenting a strong ... feet in height ; on the north - east , and about one hundred feet from us , arose a peak , stretching far above our heads ...
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... feet , as if he would not remain in security , and suffer the unfor- tunate youth to die alone . But before he could put his project in execution , the foot- steps of the runner were heard , and the next instant the form of Girden was ...
... feet , as if he would not remain in security , and suffer the unfor- tunate youth to die alone . But before he could put his project in execution , the foot- steps of the runner were heard , and the next instant the form of Girden was ...
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... feet wide . Could he reach the opposite bank ? Impossible ; besides the desired point offered an additional difficulty to his gaining it by being somewhat higher than that on which he stood . neared the brink - he hesitated - no time ...
... feet wide . Could he reach the opposite bank ? Impossible ; besides the desired point offered an additional difficulty to his gaining it by being somewhat higher than that on which he stood . neared the brink - he hesitated - no time ...
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... feet , and he hung by his hands . He struggled , but could not regain his foot- ing . With a snap the twig gave way and he sunk down the gap , the earth rushing after him with a noise like that of an earthquake , leaving us uncertain of ...
... feet , and he hung by his hands . He struggled , but could not regain his foot- ing . With a snap the twig gave way and he sunk down the gap , the earth rushing after him with a noise like that of an earthquake , leaving us uncertain of ...
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