A Diary in America: With Remarks on Its Institutions. Part second, Parte2,Volumen1Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1839 - 304 páginas |
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... The drivers are very skilful , although they are generally young men - indeed often mere boys - for they soon better themselves as they advance in life . Very often they drive six in hand ; and if you are upset , it is TRAVELLING . 11.
... The drivers are very skilful , although they are generally young men - indeed often mere boys - for they soon better themselves as they advance in life . Very often they drive six in hand ; and if you are upset , it is TRAVELLING . 11.
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... young lady's plate ; the only explanation given , “ For a lady , Sir ! " was immediately admitted as suf- ficient ... young man sat down with his hat on . " You are in the company of ladies , Sir , " observed the captain very civilly ...
... young lady's plate ; the only explanation given , “ For a lady , Sir ! " was immediately admitted as suf- ficient ... young man sat down with his hat on . " You are in the company of ladies , Sir , " observed the captain very civilly ...
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... young ladies did in the stage - coach in Vermont . But , notwithstanding the decorum so well preserved as I have mentioned , there are some annoyances to be met with from gregarious travelling . One is , that occasionally a family of ...
... young ladies did in the stage - coach in Vermont . But , notwithstanding the decorum so well preserved as I have mentioned , there are some annoyances to be met with from gregarious travelling . One is , that occasionally a family of ...
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... young man , without much ex- perience , bent upon gaining for his boat , at all hazards , the distinction of being the fastest upon the river , and not fully aware , perhaps , of the inevitable danger which attended his rash ex ...
... young man , without much ex- perience , bent upon gaining for his boat , at all hazards , the distinction of being the fastest upon the river , and not fully aware , perhaps , of the inevitable danger which attended his rash ex ...
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... young men in every country at too tender an age . The constant stimulus of drink must , of course , be another powerful cause ; not that the Americans often become intoxicated , on the contrary , you will see many more in this condition ...
... young men in every country at too tender an age . The constant stimulus of drink must , of course , be another powerful cause ; not that the Americans often become intoxicated , on the contrary , you will see many more in this condition ...
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