The Royal Readers, العدد 5Nelson, 1879 |
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... region " above the clouds , " where the serene and quiet air would be specially favourable for viewing the heavenly bodies . The island of Teneriffe1 was selected for this purpose , as combining more of the required advantages than any ...
... region " above the clouds , " where the serene and quiet air would be specially favourable for viewing the heavenly bodies . The island of Teneriffe1 was selected for this purpose , as combining more of the required advantages than any ...
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... region we are leaving behind . If , for that one purpose of severe astronomy , a position below the clouds is unsuitable , yet what an infinite amount of benefit for man to enjoy , and of beauty for him to contemplate , is connected ...
... region we are leaving behind . If , for that one purpose of severe astronomy , a position below the clouds is unsuitable , yet what an infinite amount of benefit for man to enjoy , and of beauty for him to contemplate , is connected ...
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... regions of the great oceans , especially in the Atlantic , where they are most regular . Currents of cold air are always flowing from the poles to the equator , to supply the place of the hot air which rises there from the surface of ...
... regions of the great oceans , especially in the Atlantic , where they are most regular . Currents of cold air are always flowing from the poles to the equator , to supply the place of the hot air which rises there from the surface of ...
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... regions which are regarded as the scenes of imaginary wonders . The most extravagant accounts of the condor were written and read ; and general credence was granted to every story which travellers brought from the fairy - land of gold ...
... regions which are regarded as the scenes of imaginary wonders . The most extravagant accounts of the condor were written and read ; and general credence was granted to every story which travellers brought from the fairy - land of gold ...
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... regions of the prairies have different characters . The wide , undulating plains , frequented by buffaloes and covered with grass , are called Rolling Prairies , from their general resemblance to the long , heavy swell of the ocean ...
... regions of the prairies have different characters . The wide , undulating plains , frequented by buffaloes and covered with grass , are called Rolling Prairies , from their general resemblance to the long , heavy swell of the ocean ...
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الصفحة 78 - The breaking waves dashed high On a stern and rock-bound coast, And the woods against a stormy sky Their giant branches tossed ; And the heavy night hung dark The hills and waters o'er, When a band of exiles moored their bark On the wild New England shore.
الصفحة 228 - twas but the wind, Or the car rattling o'er the stony street ; On with the dance ! let joy be unconfined ; No sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet, To chase the glowing hours with flying feet...
الصفحة 229 - And there was mounting in hot haste : the steed, The mustering squadron, and the clattering car, Went pouring forward with impetuous speed, And swiftly forming in the ranks of war...
الصفحة 198 - Dear lovely bowers of innocence and ease, Seats of my youth, when every sport could please, How often have I loitered o'er thy green, Where humble happiness endeared each scene...
الصفحة 9 - And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand ; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously ; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
الصفحة 229 - And Ardennes waves above them her green leaves, Dewy with nature's tear-drops as they pass, Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves, Over the unreturning brave, — alas! Ere evening to be trodden like the grass...
الصفحة 228 - Ah ! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness ; And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs Which ne'er might be repeated...
الصفحة 228 - But hark! - that heavy sound breaks in once more, As if the clouds its echo would repeat; And nearer, clearer, deadlier than before! Arm! Arm! it is - it is - the cannon's opening roar!
الصفحة 12 - And the widows of Ashur are loud in their wail, And the idols are broke in the temple of Baal; And the might of the Gentile, unsmote by the sword, Hath melted like snow in the glance of the Lord!
الصفحة 21 - I chatter over stony ways, In little sharps and trebles, I bubble into eddying bays, I babble on the pebbles. With many a curve my banks I fret, By many a field and fallow, And many a fairy foreland set With willow-weed and mallow. I chatter, chatter, as I flow To join the brimming river, For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever.