Narrative of a Journey Through the Upper Provinces of India: From Calcutta to Bombay, 1824-1825, (with Notes Upon Ceylon,) an Account of a Journey to Madras and the Southern Provinces, 1826, and Letters Written in IndiaMurray, 1828 - 515 pages |
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Page vi
... never lost sight of his high calling , nor suffered any circumstances to in- terfere with the object for which he left his native land . In the unreserved confidence of such com- munications , it will be supposed that there was much of ...
... never lost sight of his high calling , nor suffered any circumstances to in- terfere with the object for which he left his native land . In the unreserved confidence of such com- munications , it will be supposed that there was much of ...
Page x
... never be effaced ; and fervent and lasting will be her wishes for the welfare of those whom she has left behind , and to whose per- sonal kindness she was so deeply indebted in the hour of her affliction . To the right honourable ...
... never be effaced ; and fervent and lasting will be her wishes for the welfare of those whom she has left behind , and to whose per- sonal kindness she was so deeply indebted in the hour of her affliction . To the right honourable ...
Page xx
... never would have attempted under the disadvantage of any peculiarities of dress and manner . But though it is very easy to find fault with Quentin Durward , it is decidedly better than many of Scott's later works , nor is there any man ...
... never would have attempted under the disadvantage of any peculiarities of dress and manner . But though it is very easy to find fault with Quentin Durward , it is decidedly better than many of Scott's later works , nor is there any man ...
Page xxv
... never think that these sacrifices have been made in vain . July 3. - We made an excellent progress during the night . At about five in the evening we saw Madeira on our larboard bow . The horizon was unfortunately hazy , and the night ...
... never think that these sacrifices have been made in vain . July 3. - We made an excellent progress during the night . At about five in the evening we saw Madeira on our larboard bow . The horizon was unfortunately hazy , and the night ...
Page xxvii
... never , I con- ceive , seen them in their mirth , or considered those natural feelings of health and hilarity which seem to lead all creatures to exert , in mere lightness of heart , whatever bodily powers the Creator has given them ...
... never , I con- ceive , seen them in their mirth , or considered those natural feelings of health and hilarity which seem to lead all creatures to exert , in mere lightness of heart , whatever bodily powers the Creator has given them ...
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