The Young Marooners on the Florida Coast: Or, Robert and HaroldDodd, Mead, 1887 - 452 pages The adventures of a family in Florida in 1830. |
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... passed away , but their adventures are as fresh and as entertaining as ever . Dr. Goulding's work possesses all the elements of enduring popularity . It has the strength and vigor of simplicity ; its narrative flows continuously forward ...
... passed away , but their adventures are as fresh and as entertaining as ever . Dr. Goulding's work possesses all the elements of enduring popularity . It has the strength and vigor of simplicity ; its narrative flows continuously forward ...
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... passed , so near to one that they could see a herd of deer peeping at them through the thin growth of the bluff , and a flock of wild turkeys flying to a distant grove . Beyond the islands lay , in perfect repose , the waters of that ...
... passed , so near to one that they could see a herd of deer peeping at them through the thin growth of the bluff , and a flock of wild turkeys flying to a distant grove . Beyond the islands lay , in perfect repose , the waters of that ...
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... passed off far more agreeably than she supposed possible . By her father's direc- tion , a dining table was unboxed and spread ander the boughs of a magnificent live oak , and Judy , having ascertained where the stores were to 40 ROBERT ...
... passed off far more agreeably than she supposed possible . By her father's direc- tion , a dining table was unboxed and spread ander the boughs of a magnificent live oak , and Judy , having ascertained where the stores were to 40 ROBERT ...
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... passed without any sign of re- turning life ; and even William would have ceased his efforts , had it not been for his master's de- cided " Pour on water ! Keep pouring ! " At last there appeared a slight twitching in one of the legs ...
... passed without any sign of re- turning life ; and even William would have ceased his efforts , had it not been for his master's de- cided " Pour on water ! Keep pouring ! " At last there appeared a slight twitching in one of the legs ...
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... passed over . Tom and Jerry were once more united under the skilful management of William , who frequently boasted that " they were the toughest creatures in creation , even light- ning could not kill them . " CHAPTER VI . - TAKING COLD ...
... passed over . Tom and Jerry were once more united under the skilful management of William , who frequently boasted that " they were the toughest creatures in creation , even light- ning could not kill them . " CHAPTER VI . - TAKING COLD ...
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Page 387 - ... life. Sam's heart began to beat softly, and shortly after he gave a sigh. The boys were nearly exhausted by their protracted efforts, but still they kept on ; and it was well they did, for many a person has been lost by neglect after life seemed to have been restored. When the patient was sufficiently recovered to swallow, Robert poured down his throat some warm water and sugar, remarking it was a pity they had brought none of the wines or spirits which were so abundant on shipboard. " There...