Around the World with General Grant: A Narrative of the Visit of General U.S. Grant, Ex-president of the United States, to Various Countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in 1877, 1878, 1979 : to which are Added Certain Conversations with General Grant on Questions Connected with American Politics and History, Volume 1, Part 2American News Company, 1879 |
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Page 347
... kind . Ice , snow , and rains prevail , and the warmest and stoutest clothing is necessary . A cold fog blows up from the Black Sea , which is of the most penetrating character . Some of the party felt the change from the warmer climate ...
... kind . Ice , snow , and rains prevail , and the warmest and stoutest clothing is necessary . A cold fog blows up from the Black Sea , which is of the most penetrating character . Some of the party felt the change from the warmer climate ...
Page 350
... . Some of us were bold enough to investigate the mysteries of a Turkish restaurant , one of the better kind , and found not only the ser- CONSTANTINOPLE . 351 vice excellent , but the dishes quite 350 CONSTANTINOPLE AND ATHENS .
... . Some of us were bold enough to investigate the mysteries of a Turkish restaurant , one of the better kind , and found not only the ser- CONSTANTINOPLE . 351 vice excellent , but the dishes quite 350 CONSTANTINOPLE AND ATHENS .
Page 353
... kind invitations proposed in the General's honor , but which can- not take place in consequence of the hurried visit he is making . Everywhere , notwithstand- ing the somewhat depressing character of Turkish events which absorb the ...
... kind invitations proposed in the General's honor , but which can- not take place in consequence of the hurried visit he is making . Everywhere , notwithstand- ing the somewhat depressing character of Turkish events which absorb the ...
Page 359
... kind friends , descended into the city , were under the majestic spell of the Parthenon . Our chief may have the reputation of being an imperturbable man , but very certainly none appreciated better than General Grant the greatness of ...
... kind friends , descended into the city , were under the majestic spell of the Parthenon . Our chief may have the reputation of being an imperturbable man , but very certainly none appreciated better than General Grant the greatness of ...
Page 364
... kind have been undertaken , and great additions are constantly be- ing made in the way of friezes and statues . Gradually the ments . CCLESTRA OPASTOR magnificence of old Rome is being better under- stood . Should ever old Tiber be ...
... kind have been undertaken , and great additions are constantly be- ing made in the way of friezes and statues . Gradually the ments . CCLESTRA OPASTOR magnificence of old Rome is being better under- stood . Should ever old Tiber be ...
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