The Homes of the New World: Impressions of America, Том 1Harper & Brothers, 1854 Nolen's plans for development in Madison, Wisconsin. |
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... girls - delicate figures , though deficient in strength . The ladies dress with taste ; have small hands and feet , and remind one of the French , but are more lovely than they . Something , however , is wanting in their countenances ...
... girls - delicate figures , though deficient in strength . The ladies dress with taste ; have small hands and feet , and remind one of the French , but are more lovely than they . Something , however , is wanting in their countenances ...
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... girl . We ate and drank , and some toasts were proposed . I gave one for " The Home " in America as well as in Sweden . In the afternoon we had a little music . I played Swedish polkas ; and a young artist , a Mr. C. , properly a ...
... girl . We ate and drank , and some toasts were proposed . I gave one for " The Home " in America as well as in Sweden . In the afternoon we had a little music . I played Swedish polkas ; and a young artist , a Mr. C. , properly a ...
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... girl in the neighborhood is interested in the question . N.B.-Dr. H. is very much esteemed and liked , espe- cially by the ladies ; but he has hitherto exhibited a heart of stone to their charms . I have been much pleased at this moment ...
... girl in the neighborhood is interested in the question . N.B.-Dr. H. is very much esteemed and liked , espe- cially by the ladies ; but he has hitherto exhibited a heart of stone to their charms . I have been much pleased at this moment ...
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... girls ' school as the boys ' ) , take diplomas , and go thence out into the world to live and teach according as they have learned here . I , however , did not gain much information . I wished to put questions , but they gave themselves ...
... girls ' school as the boys ' ) , take diplomas , and go thence out into the world to live and teach according as they have learned here . I , however , did not gain much information . I wished to put questions , but they gave themselves ...
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... girl ; and then comes " the baby , " a yellow - haired little lad , with his father's brow and clear blue eyes ; a delicate , but delightful child . With Marcus I talk about what is going on both HOMES OF THE NEW WORLD . 71.
... girl ; and then comes " the baby , " a yellow - haired little lad , with his father's brow and clear blue eyes ; a delicate , but delightful child . With Marcus I talk about what is going on both HOMES OF THE NEW WORLD . 71.
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Стр. 158 - The relations of the soul to the divine spirit are so pure that it is profane to seek to interpose helps.
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