East by West: A Journey in the Recess, Volume 1R. Bentley and son, 1885 - 303 pages |
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Page 49
... straw , almost absolutely flat , and secured on the top of the head by a combination of pins and ribbons . This flat shape is designed with the object of displaying the coiffure a wonderful arrange- ment , whether regarded from the rear ...
... straw , almost absolutely flat , and secured on the top of the head by a combination of pins and ribbons . This flat shape is designed with the object of displaying the coiffure a wonderful arrange- ment , whether regarded from the rear ...
Page 140
... straw which shows the way the wind blow , is indicated in the ad- vertisements of servants out of situations . The servant question is sore enough with us ; but at least a cook or housemaid advertising for a place will condescend to ...
... straw which shows the way the wind blow , is indicated in the ad- vertisements of servants out of situations . The servant question is sore enough with us ; but at least a cook or housemaid advertising for a place will condescend to ...
Page 154
... straw is not worth the trouble of reaping . The heads of corn are cut off close , and the straw left standing . When it is thoroughly dried a match is applied , the straw burnt up , and the ground is ready for 154 EAST BY WEST .
... straw is not worth the trouble of reaping . The heads of corn are cut off close , and the straw left standing . When it is thoroughly dried a match is applied , the straw burnt up , and the ground is ready for 154 EAST BY WEST .
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A Journey in the Recess Henry W. Lucy. straw burnt up , and the ground is ready for the plough . It is a matter of great regret to travellers that Mr. Baedeker rests on his laurels earned in Europe , and forbears to include the United ...
A Journey in the Recess Henry W. Lucy. straw burnt up , and the ground is ready for the plough . It is a matter of great regret to travellers that Mr. Baedeker rests on his laurels earned in Europe , and forbears to include the United ...
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... straw cloaks , reaching to the knee , whilst their heads are thatched with wide straw hats of saucer shape . Thus arrayed , with bare brown legs , and brawny arms wield- ing the gigantic oar , they looked like a regi- ment of Man ...
... straw cloaks , reaching to the knee , whilst their heads are thatched with wide straw hats of saucer shape . Thus arrayed , with bare brown legs , and brawny arms wield- ing the gigantic oar , they looked like a regi- ment of Man ...
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