Recollections of a Southern MatronHarper & Brothers, 1838 - Всего страниц: 272 Fictionalized autobiographical account of the habits and manners of Southerners, set primarily in South Carolina. |
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Caroline Howard Gilman. I am indebted to one Northern and two South- ern friends for the original materials of the story of Betsey , the servant - maid , the Deer Hunt , and My brother Ben's education , all of which I have modified to my ...
Caroline Howard Gilman. I am indebted to one Northern and two South- ern friends for the original materials of the story of Betsey , the servant - maid , the Deer Hunt , and My brother Ben's education , all of which I have modified to my ...
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... friendship could detect his semblance . At length Jacque found on a mutilated form a locket , with its braid of auburn hair . He shook his head with an expression of satisfied grief , and wiped the bloody jewel with his coat sleeve ...
... friendship could detect his semblance . At length Jacque found on a mutilated form a locket , with its braid of auburn hair . He shook his head with an expression of satisfied grief , and wiped the bloody jewel with his coat sleeve ...
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... friend . " Here , mamma , " said her prattling boy , " is a pretty place . Papa used to stand under this tree and throw chips into the pond for Dash to bring to me . " 66 No , my son , " said his mother , musingly ; " it is too far . I ...
... friend . " Here , mamma , " said her prattling boy , " is a pretty place . Papa used to stand under this tree and throw chips into the pond for Dash to bring to me . " 66 No , my son , " said his mother , musingly ; " it is too far . I ...
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... Friends from the city and neighbouring plantations sat or stood in whispering circles , shrouded by scarfs , and hoods , and weepers , each holding a sprig of rosemary twined with white paper ; the glasses and pictures were turned to ...
... Friends from the city and neighbouring plantations sat or stood in whispering circles , shrouded by scarfs , and hoods , and weepers , each holding a sprig of rosemary twined with white paper ; the glasses and pictures were turned to ...
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... friends of the deceased . The proces- sion passed on , followed by the servants , to Cedar Mound . The coffin was lowered , " dust to dust " was pronounced over it , and the earth fell upon its glittering decorations . Henry clung to ...
... friends of the deceased . The proces- sion passed on , followed by the servants , to Cedar Mound . The coffin was lowered , " dust to dust " was pronounced over it , and the earth fell upon its glittering decorations . Henry clung to ...
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Стр. 192 - He saw — whatever thou hast seen, Encountered — all that troubles thee ; He was — whatever thou hast been ; He is — what thou shalt be.
Стр. 41 - The tear down childhood's cheek that flows Is like the dewdrop on the rose ; When next the summer breeze comes by, And waves the bush, the flower is dry.
Стр. 54 - Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings leaned to virtue's side; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all: And, as a bird each fond endearment tries, To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Стр. 93 - Tis sweeter far to me, To walk together to the kirk With a goodly company! — To walk together to the kirk, And all together pray, While each to his great Father bends, Old men, and babes, and loving friends And youths and maidens gay!
Стр. 61 - The fountains of divine philosophy Fled not his thirsting lips, and all of great, Or good, or lovely, which the sacred past In truth or fable consecrates, he felt And knew.
Стр. 74 - HOW happy is he born and taught That serveth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill...
Стр. 106 - WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.