Six Selections from Irving's Sketch-book: With Notes, Questions, Etc. for Home and School UseGinn & Company, 1888 - 119 Seiten |
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... spirit of romantic story , give some account of the looks and equipments of my hero and his steed . The animal he bestrode was a broken - down plough - horse , that had outlived almost everything but his viciousness . He was gaunt and ...
... spirit of romantic story , give some account of the looks and equipments of my hero and his steed . The animal he bestrode was a broken - down plough - horse , that had outlived almost everything but his viciousness . He was gaunt and ...
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... spirits , who influ- enced the weather , spreading sunshine or clouds over the landscape , and sending good or bad hunting seasons . They were ruled by an old squaw spirit , said to be their mother . She dwelt on the highest peak of the ...
... spirits , who influ- enced the weather , spreading sunshine or clouds over the landscape , and sending good or bad hunting seasons . They were ruled by an old squaw spirit , said to be their mother . She dwelt on the highest peak of the ...
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... spirit dares , etc. " Some say , that ever ' gainst that season comes , Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated , This bird of dawning singeth all night long ; And then , they say , no spirit dares stir abroad ; The nights are ...
... spirit dares , etc. " Some say , that ever ' gainst that season comes , Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated , This bird of dawning singeth all night long ; And then , they say , no spirit dares stir abroad ; The nights are ...
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THE VOYAGE | 1 |
WESTMINSTER ABBEY | 11 |
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW | 28 |
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