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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... remarking , that " nothing stopped blood more quickly than cobwebs . " The sailor was by this time looking pale and ... remarked , " This artery in the temple is oftentimes exceedingly difficult to manage by pressure . You may stop for ...
... remarking , that " nothing stopped blood more quickly than cobwebs . " The sailor was by this time looking pale and ... remarked , " This artery in the temple is oftentimes exceedingly difficult to manage by pressure . You may stop for ...
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... merriment . Her father had remarked , " It will be long after dark before he can reach the Fort . " Mary rejoined , " Yes sir , but , " looking with an abstracted air , first at the table where they THE YOUNG MAROONERS . 41.
... merriment . Her father had remarked , " It will be long after dark before he can reach the Fort . " Mary rejoined , " Yes sir , but , " looking with an abstracted air , first at the table where they THE YOUNG MAROONERS . 41.
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... remarked Robert . In all old wells , vaults and places under ground , there is apt to collect a kind of air or gas , like that which comes from burning char- coal , that will quickly suffocate any one who breathes it . Many a person has ...
... remarked Robert . In all old wells , vaults and places under ground , there is apt to collect a kind of air or gas , like that which comes from burning char- coal , that will quickly suffocate any one who breathes it . Many a person has ...
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... remarked , with an unsteady voice . " Do you not think , father , it was very near ? " Instead of replying , his father appeared to be busy counting ; and when the crash of thunder was heard , jarring their ears , and making the 50 ...
... remarked , with an unsteady voice . " Do you not think , father , it was very near ? " Instead of replying , his father appeared to be busy counting ; and when the crash of thunder was heard , jarring their ears , and making the 50 ...
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... remarking , " That flash discharged itself just one mile dis- tant . Our pulses are quicker than seconds ; and yours quicker than mine . Sound will travel a mile during six beats of a person of my age , and during seven of persons of ...
... remarking , " That flash discharged itself just one mile dis- tant . Our pulses are quicker than seconds ; and yours quicker than mine . Sound will travel a mile during six beats of a person of my age , and during seven of persons of ...
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Page 244 - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience ; .and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Page 242 - Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our justification.
Page 244 - By whom we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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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...