Lessons in longevityW.H. Morrison, 1884 - Всего страниц: 77 |
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... Americans . We are indeed outwardly impassive , but inwardly the fires kindled by the emotions rage . This is mani- fested by the worn and anxious faces which Eu- ropeans pronounce characteristic of Americans . Compare , for instance ...
... Americans . We are indeed outwardly impassive , but inwardly the fires kindled by the emotions rage . This is mani- fested by the worn and anxious faces which Eu- ropeans pronounce characteristic of Americans . Compare , for instance ...
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... America , that the Americans would soon die out if immigration were entirely stopped for a single decade . Al- though not flattering to national pride , it must be admitted that there are some facts which seem to bear out the conclusion ...
... America , that the Americans would soon die out if immigration were entirely stopped for a single decade . Al- though not flattering to national pride , it must be admitted that there are some facts which seem to bear out the conclusion ...
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... American degeneration , it is from such facts as these that they gather their knowledge ; they carefully ignore the central , growing West , where may be found the highest type of physical excellence in America . The intermingling of ...
... American degeneration , it is from such facts as these that they gather their knowledge ; they carefully ignore the central , growing West , where may be found the highest type of physical excellence in America . The intermingling of ...
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... American aristocracy . But it is not necessary to be even a pseudo - aristocrat in order that merry - making shall go on and the wassail bowl bring out its cheer ; in all coun- tries , almost everybody , rich or poor , have their season ...
... American aristocracy . But it is not necessary to be even a pseudo - aristocrat in order that merry - making shall go on and the wassail bowl bring out its cheer ; in all coun- tries , almost everybody , rich or poor , have their season ...
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... " I am of opinion that if the sons of St. Andrew wish to make the haggis popular in America they will do well to keep its formula a profound secret . Some dishes are most popular when most myste- rious . LESSONS IN LONGEVITY . 25.
... " I am of opinion that if the sons of St. Andrew wish to make the haggis popular in America they will do well to keep its formula a profound secret . Some dishes are most popular when most myste- rious . LESSONS IN LONGEVITY . 25.
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Стр. 76 - Know, all the good that individuals find, Or God and Nature meant to mere mankind, Reason's whole pleasure, all the joys of sense, Lie in three words — health, peace, and competence.
Стр. 23 - The boar's head in hand bear I, Bedeck'd with bays and rosemary; And I pray you, my masters, be merry, Quot estis in convivio. Caput apri defero Reddens laudes Domino.
Стр. 24 - The boar's head, as I understand, Is the rarest dish in all this land, Which thus bedeck'd with a gay garland Let us servire cantico.
Стр. 49 - By AERIAL SEPULTURE, the bodies being deposited on scaffolds or trees, in boxes or canoes, the two latter receptacles supported on scaffolds or posts, or on the ground. Occasionally baskets have been used to contain the remains of children, these being hung to trees. 5th. By AQUATIC BURIAL, beneath the water, or in canoes, which were turned adrift.
Стр. 58 - I home, and being weary, went to bed without supper; the rest supping. 1 3th (Saturday) Up at four o'clock, being by appointment called up to the Cross Bath, where we were carried one after another, myself, and wife, and Betty Turner, Willet, and W.
Стр. 49 - By CREMATION, generally on the surface of the earth, occasionally beneath, the resulting bones or ashes being placed in pits, in the ground, in boxes placed on scaffolds or trees, in urns, sometimes scattered.
Стр. 58 - Having dined very well, 10s., we come before night to the Bath ; where I presently stepped out with my landlord and saw the baths, with people in them. They are not so large as I expected, but yet pleasant ; and the town most of stone, and clean, though the streets generally narrow. I home, and being weary, went to bed without supper ; the rest supping.
Стр. 37 - ... ventilating the various rooms of the rendering-house. The boiler-house is planned for ten boilers ; the engine-room for two fifty-horse-power engines. There is also a powerful steam-pump for throwing water. The six months which have passed since the abattoir was opened have fully proved that it is possible to carry on a great slaughtering and rendering establishment, without its being offensive either to the workmen in it or to the community around it.
Стр. 49 - By aerial sepulture, the bodies being deposited on scaffolds or trees, in boxes or canoes, the two latter receptacles supported on scaffolds or posts, or on the ground Occasionally baskets have been used to contain the remains of children, these being hung to trees.
Стр. 25 - Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin' race ! Aboon them a' ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm : Weel are ye wordy of a grace As lang's my arm. The groaning trencher there ye fill, Your hurdies like a distant hill, Your pin wad help to mend a mill In time o' need, While through your pores the dews distil Like amber bead.