A Diary in America: With Remarks on Its Institutions. Part second, Parte2,Volumen1Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1839 - 304 páginas |
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... thing in all my life . " Very possible ; and had I stated that at New York , Philadelphia , Boston , or Charles- ton , such was the practice , she then might have been justifiably indignant . But I have been very particular in my ...
... thing in all my life . " Very possible ; and had I stated that at New York , Philadelphia , Boston , or Charles- ton , such was the practice , she then might have been justifiably indignant . But I have been very particular in my ...
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... thing , they put a proportionate value upon speed . Paul Pry is a tall grey horse ( now thirteen years old ) ; to look at , he would not fetch £ 10 , -the English omnibusses would refuse him . Talking about omnibusses , those of New ...
... thing , they put a proportionate value upon speed . Paul Pry is a tall grey horse ( now thirteen years old ) ; to look at , he would not fetch £ 10 , -the English omnibusses would refuse him . Talking about omnibusses , those of New ...
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... thing else ; and the same ac- commodation is cheerfully given to any pas- senger who has any business to transact on the way . The Americans are accustomed to it , and the passengers never raise any objections . There is a spirit of ...
... thing else ; and the same ac- commodation is cheerfully given to any pas- senger who has any business to transact on the way . The Americans are accustomed to it , and the passengers never raise any objections . There is a spirit of ...
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... things aboard ! ' To my surprise , the gentleman did not appear struck by the insolence of this summons , but immediately jumped out and rendered his assist- ance . This is merely the manner of the people . The driver intended no ...
... things aboard ! ' To my surprise , the gentleman did not appear struck by the insolence of this summons , but immediately jumped out and rendered his assist- ance . This is merely the manner of the people . The driver intended no ...
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... things incident to travelling , and they all looked forward with high and certain hope to the end of their journey . Little innocent chil- dren played about in the cabin , and would run to the guards * now and then , to wonder , in ...
... things incident to travelling , and they all looked forward with high and certain hope to the end of their journey . Little innocent chil- dren played about in the cabin , and would run to the guards * now and then , to wonder , in ...
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