An Autumn Tour in the United States and CanadaH. S. King & Company, 1873 - 180 páginas |
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... things from a different stand - point , and to judge of them to a great extent apart from English prejudices . In many respects , however , no two countries 1 present a more striking contrast to one another than B 2 UNITED STATES AND ...
... things from a different stand - point , and to judge of them to a great extent apart from English prejudices . In many respects , however , no two countries 1 present a more striking contrast to one another than B 2 UNITED STATES AND ...
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... thing . But a very short inspection is enough to show the falseness of such an idea ; the splendid edifices of granite and marble which everywhere abound , and the substantial character of the streets and houses and stores 20 AN AUTUMN ...
... thing . But a very short inspection is enough to show the falseness of such an idea ; the splendid edifices of granite and marble which everywhere abound , and the substantial character of the streets and houses and stores 20 AN AUTUMN ...
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... things of course arises from the fact that the country , so far from being crowded , is still eagerly demanding all kinds of manual labour . Vast provinces are awaiting the advent of the farmer and labourer to break their virgin soil ...
... things of course arises from the fact that the country , so far from being crowded , is still eagerly demanding all kinds of manual labour . Vast provinces are awaiting the advent of the farmer and labourer to break their virgin soil ...
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... things in proportion , except clothing which was a good deal dearer than in England . I have no doubt there is a pauper class in the back slums of New York and possibly elsewhere , but every great city , especially if a sea - port ...
... things in proportion , except clothing which was a good deal dearer than in England . I have no doubt there is a pauper class in the back slums of New York and possibly elsewhere , but every great city , especially if a sea - port ...
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... things . Ameri- can oysters I was told were very superior to English oysters ; if I did not think so , it was because I missed the ' coppery ' taste in the latter ( whatever that may mean ) , — at 36 AN AUTUMN TOUR IN THE.
... things . Ameri- can oysters I was told were very superior to English oysters ; if I did not think so , it was because I missed the ' coppery ' taste in the latter ( whatever that may mean ) , — at 36 AN AUTUMN TOUR IN THE.
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