The AntiquaryAdam & Charles Black, 1886 - 438 pagina's |
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... observed by the man himself . And I think it must also be allowed that he has nowhere displayed his highest art , that of skilful contrast , in greater perfection . Even the tragic romance of Waverley ' does not set off its MacWheebles ...
... observed by the man himself . And I think it must also be allowed that he has nowhere displayed his highest art , that of skilful contrast , in greater perfection . Even the tragic romance of Waverley ' does not set off its MacWheebles ...
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... observation . Some of them I have discoursed , and found to have reason and discretion . One of them told me there were not now above twelve of them in the whole isle ; but he remembered when they abounded , so as at one time he was one ...
... observation . Some of them I have discoursed , and found to have reason and discretion . One of them told me there were not now above twelve of them in the whole isle ; but he remembered when they abounded , so as at one time he was one ...
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... observed , that the laird was no doubt a humourist or original ; but that many decent persons in those times would , like him , have thought there was nothing extraordinary in passing an hour , either in card - playing or conversation ...
... observed , that the laird was no doubt a humourist or original ; but that many decent persons in those times would , like him , have thought there was nothing extraordinary in passing an hour , either in card - playing or conversation ...
Pagina 9
... observe , that the Antiquary was not so well received on its first appearance as either of its predecessors , though in course of time it rose to equal , and with some readers , superior popularity . pany . " 을 THE ANTIQUARY I knew ...
... observe , that the Antiquary was not so well received on its first appearance as either of its predecessors , though in course of time it rose to equal , and with some readers , superior popularity . pany . " 을 THE ANTIQUARY I knew ...
Pagina 32
... observed , the villains were called Colve - carles , or Kolbkerls , that is , Clavigeri , or club - bearers . For the truth of this custom , he quoted the chronicle of Antwerp and that of St. Martin ; against which authorities Lovel had ...
... observed , the villains were called Colve - carles , or Kolbkerls , that is , Clavigeri , or club - bearers . For the truth of this custom , he quoted the chronicle of Antwerp and that of St. Martin ; against which authorities Lovel had ...
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