The Journal of Civilization: Established for the Promotion of Civilization at Home and Abroad; and for the Record of Geographical Discovery, Colonization, and Missionary Enterpriseproprietors, 1851 |
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... HEAD OF A BOTOCUDO GIRL . HEAD OF A BOTOCUDO MAN , DISFIGURED BY EAR AND CHIN PENDANTS MAP OF CHUSAN PAGE 1 9 · 14 16 17 ib . 25 33 . 41 49 57 60 61 A MOTHER DEPOSITING HER CHILD IN THE TURNING - BOX OF A FOUNDLING HOSPITAL MAP OF ...
... HEAD OF A BOTOCUDO GIRL . HEAD OF A BOTOCUDO MAN , DISFIGURED BY EAR AND CHIN PENDANTS MAP OF CHUSAN PAGE 1 9 · 14 16 17 ib . 25 33 . 41 49 57 60 61 A MOTHER DEPOSITING HER CHILD IN THE TURNING - BOX OF A FOUNDLING HOSPITAL MAP OF ...
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... head amidst a heap of mouldering ruins . Let us turn to another account of Indian cere- monies , practised among those nations which at the commencement of the revolutionary war were known as the confederacy of the Six Nations . The ...
... head amidst a heap of mouldering ruins . Let us turn to another account of Indian cere- monies , practised among those nations which at the commencement of the revolutionary war were known as the confederacy of the Six Nations . The ...
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... head of artificial systems with which we occasionally meet , he may stand forth as a savage , but such was never assuredly his original state . Cain , though excluded from Eden , was a tiller of the ground , while Abel 5 was engaged in ...
... head of artificial systems with which we occasionally meet , he may stand forth as a savage , but such was never assuredly his original state . Cain , though excluded from Eden , was a tiller of the ground , while Abel 5 was engaged in ...
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... Head of a. Western Sketch of Hong - kong . the English , who never visit any place without bene- fiting others beside themselves . It is here that English ladies would perceive that the native fe- males regard them with an admiration ...
... Head of a. Western Sketch of Hong - kong . the English , who never visit any place without bene- fiting others beside themselves . It is here that English ladies would perceive that the native fe- males regard them with an admiration ...
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... Head of a Botocudo Girl . Head of a Botocudo Man , disfigured by ear and chin pendants . SAVAGE DEFORMITIES . A STRIKING and most affecting contrast appears in the tribe of Brazilians from which the above portraits have been selected ...
... Head of a Botocudo Girl . Head of a Botocudo Man , disfigured by ear and chin pendants . SAVAGE DEFORMITIES . A STRIKING and most affecting contrast appears in the tribe of Brazilians from which the above portraits have been selected ...
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Page 168 - He paused, as if revolving in his soul Some weighty matter, then, with fervent voice And an impassioned majesty, exclaimed — " O for the coming of that glorious time When, prizing knowledge as her noblest wealth And best protection, this imperial Realm, While she exacts allegiance, shall admit An obligation, on her part, to teach Them who are born to serve her and obey ; Binding herself by statute to secure For all the children whom her soil maintains The rudiments of letters, and inform The mind...
Page 258 - He heard it, but he heeded not — his eyes Were with his heart, and that was far away; He recked not of the life he lost nor prize, But where his rude hut by the Danube lay: There were his young barbarians all at play, There was their Dacian mother — he, their sire, Butchered to make a Roman holiday.
Page 173 - One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear, When they reached the hall door, and the charger stood near; So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung ! — "She is won ! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur ! They'll have fleet steeds that follow !
Page 80 - Then in a moment to my view The stranger darted from disguise \ The tokens in his hands I knew, My Saviour stood before mine eyes ; He spake ; and my poor name he named : " Of me thou hast not been ashamed ; These deeds shall thy memorial be ; Fear not, thou didst them unto me.
Page 142 - But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise ; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes. Let love through all your actions run, And all your words be mild ; Live like the blessed virgin's Son, That sweet and lovely child.
Page 142 - There's not a plant or flower below But makes Thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne.
Page 142 - WHATEVER brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home ; Where sisters dwell and brothers meet, Quarrels should never come. Birds in their little nests agree : And 'tis a shameful sight, When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.
Page 80 - A poor wayfaring man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief, That I could never answer
Page 80 - That crust was manna to my taste. I spied him, where a fountain burst Clear from the rock ; his strength was gone ; The heedless water...
Page 116 - For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.