Chambers's Repository of Instructing and Amusing Tracts, Volumes 1-3W. and R. Chambers, 1852 - English literature |
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... Hours ' Bill in the cotton factories is now , and has been for some years , on trial , and , on the whole , as it ... hour , and start with four horses , two pulling and two accompanying , the latter forming the first relay , and so ...
... Hours ' Bill in the cotton factories is now , and has been for some years , on trial , and , on the whole , as it ... hour , and start with four horses , two pulling and two accompanying , the latter forming the first relay , and so ...
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... hour from six o'clock in his rising and setting , this will give twelve regular hours of labour throughout the year . To unwonted hands and sinews , twelve hours at pick- axe and spade , even if varied by a turn at the wheelbarrow , or ...
... hour from six o'clock in his rising and setting , this will give twelve regular hours of labour throughout the year . To unwonted hands and sinews , twelve hours at pick- axe and spade , even if varied by a turn at the wheelbarrow , or ...
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... hour arrives . There is generally a night- watch kept upon the pit - heap ; and at the proper hour the calls- man , ' as he is termed , proceeds to make the round of the pit - village , and to thunder his summons at every door . Two hours ...
... hour arrives . There is generally a night- watch kept upon the pit - heap ; and at the proper hour the calls- man , ' as he is termed , proceeds to make the round of the pit - village , and to thunder his summons at every door . Two hours ...
Contents
THE STRUGGLE IN THE CAUCASUS NO 9 | 9 |
CURIOSITIES OF CRIMINAL LAW 10 | 10 |
A LEGEND OF GHENT 11 | 11 |
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