The lady's country companion; or, How to enjoy a country life rationallyLongman, Brown, Green, & Longmans, 1852 - 436 pagina's |
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Pagina 9
... warm than small ones ; but because houses in the country are more exposed to the wind , and the air round them is colder than in towns . In some old country - houses the rooms are small , and there are numerous long , narrow passages ...
... warm than small ones ; but because houses in the country are more exposed to the wind , and the air round them is colder than in towns . In some old country - houses the rooms are small , and there are numerous long , narrow passages ...
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... warm colours , such as rich yellows and reds , should be avoided in rooms lighted from the south . As , however , it is desirable , if possible , to shake off the dislike you have taken to what I hope you 20 BOOK I. THE HOUSE .
... warm colours , such as rich yellows and reds , should be avoided in rooms lighted from the south . As , however , it is desirable , if possible , to shake off the dislike you have taken to what I hope you 20 BOOK I. THE HOUSE .
Pagina 24
... warm climate , is easily injured by cold ; so much so in- deed , that in winter its cage should never be hung in a room without a fire . But , notwithstanding this , it should have the windows of the room open frequently when the sun ...
... warm climate , is easily injured by cold ; so much so in- deed , that in winter its cage should never be hung in a room without a fire . But , notwithstanding this , it should have the windows of the room open frequently when the sun ...
Pagina 29
... warm and exposed to the sun . It is necessary , however , if the pond be shallow , and the water clear , to have two or three bundles of faggots thrown into it , that the fish may find shade , when they wish it . Faggots are also very ...
... warm and exposed to the sun . It is necessary , however , if the pond be shallow , and the water clear , to have two or three bundles of faggots thrown into it , that the fish may find shade , when they wish it . Faggots are also very ...
Pagina 43
... to have an oven on one side of the grate , not , indeed , for baking any thing , for food seldom has its proper flavour when cooked in such ovens , but to keep plates and dishes warm . The floor of a kitchen is KITCHEN - RANGE . 43.
... to have an oven on one side of the grate , not , indeed , for baking any thing , for food seldom has its proper flavour when cooked in such ovens , but to keep plates and dishes warm . The floor of a kitchen is KITCHEN - RANGE . 43.
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