Nelson's British Library, Volumes 9-17Thomas Nelson, 1855 - English literature |
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Page 11
... length the vast assembly gazed with the most thrilling rapture on the Holy City , so long the object of their thoughts . All their past sufferings were forgot ; they knelt together , every eye bathed in tears , and chiefs and leaders ...
... length the vast assembly gazed with the most thrilling rapture on the Holy City , so long the object of their thoughts . All their past sufferings were forgot ; they knelt together , every eye bathed in tears , and chiefs and leaders ...
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... length overflowing its limits , an exploring ex- pedition was fitted out , which penetrated beyond the icy barriers that hemmed them in on the west , and here a new settlement was formed , which speedily rose to importance , and ...
... length overflowing its limits , an exploring ex- pedition was fitted out , which penetrated beyond the icy barriers that hemmed them in on the west , and here a new settlement was formed , which speedily rose to importance , and ...
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... length putting them completely to the rout . Their next en- counter proved little more successful than this had been . Hav- ing discovered a polar bear , they sallied forth in their boat to the attack ; and after discharging several ...
... length putting them completely to the rout . Their next en- counter proved little more successful than this had been . Hav- ing discovered a polar bear , they sallied forth in their boat to the attack ; and after discharging several ...
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