A Diary in America: With Remarks on Its Institutions. Part second, Parte2,Volumen1Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1839 - 304 páginas |
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... passenger ; the morning was damp and chilly ; the state of the coach added to the sensation ; and I eagerly looked about for some means of protection . I drew up the wooden windows ; out of five small panes of glass in the sashes three ...
... passenger ; the morning was damp and chilly ; the state of the coach added to the sensation ; and I eagerly looked about for some means of protection . I drew up the wooden windows ; out of five small panes of glass in the sashes three ...
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... passengers ; those on the middle seat lean- ing back upon a strong and broad leather brace , which runs across . This is very disagreeable , as the centre passengers , when the panels are closed , deprive the others of the light and air ...
... passengers ; those on the middle seat lean- ing back upon a strong and broad leather brace , which runs across . This is very disagreeable , as the centre passengers , when the panels are closed , deprive the others of the light and air ...
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... passengers were drowned . Those who were saved , sued the town- ship and recovered damages ; but these mis- chances must be expected in a new country . The great annoyance of these public conveyances is , that neither the proprietor or ...
... passengers were drowned . Those who were saved , sued the town- ship and recovered damages ; but these mis- chances must be expected in a new country . The great annoyance of these public conveyances is , that neither the proprietor or ...
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... , who are , gene- rally speaking , very good - tempered , but some- times quite the contrary ; and I have often been amused with the scenes which have taken place between them and the passengers . As for myself , TRAVELLING . 13.
... , who are , gene- rally speaking , very good - tempered , but some- times quite the contrary ; and I have often been amused with the scenes which have taken place between them and the passengers . As for myself , TRAVELLING . 13.
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... passengers called out to the driver to stop . " What for ? " " That last jerk has struck the lady , and she has fainted . " " Oh , that's all ! Well , I reckon I'll give her another jerk , which will bring her to again . " Strange to ...
... passengers called out to the driver to stop . " What for ? " " That last jerk has struck the lady , and she has fainted . " " Oh , that's all ! Well , I reckon I'll give her another jerk , which will bring her to again . " Strange to ...
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