James WattOliphant, Anderson & Ferrier, 1905 - 164 pages |
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Page 12
... thought , however , that the lad was not being educated in some very important departments . The young mind was absorbing , though its acquisitions did not count in the school records . Much is revealed of his musings and inward ...
... thought , however , that the lad was not being educated in some very important departments . The young mind was absorbing , though its acquisitions did not count in the school records . Much is revealed of his musings and inward ...
Page 23
... thought that it would not be only himself he would disgrace , but that he would also bring disgrace upon his family , and would cause father , mother , sister and brother to hang their heads among their neighbours in secluded village ...
... thought that it would not be only himself he would disgrace , but that he would also bring disgrace upon his family , and would cause father , mother , sister and brother to hang their heads among their neighbours in secluded village ...
Page 91
... thought it but respectful to give our folks a dinner to - day . There were present Murdock , Lawson , Pearson , Perkins , Malcolm , Robert , Muir , all Scotsmen , John Bull and Wilson and self , for the engines are now all finished ...
... thought it but respectful to give our folks a dinner to - day . There were present Murdock , Lawson , Pearson , Perkins , Malcolm , Robert , Muir , all Scotsmen , John Bull and Wilson and self , for the engines are now all finished ...
Contents
CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH | 7 |
GLASGOW TO LONDONRETURN TO GLASGOW | 20 |
CAPTURED BY STEAM | 34 |
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