Author: William Henry Davenport Adams
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Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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Truths and fancies from fairy land, or, Fairy stories with a purpose [by W.H.D.A.].
Author: William Henry Davenport Adams
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Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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Truths and Fancies from Fairy Land, Or, Fairy Stories with a Purpose [by W. H. |. ]
Author: William Henry Davenport Adams
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
ISBN: 9781230020204
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 edition. Excerpt: ... the fire, and giving it to Violet, bade her go down to the river, cut a hole in the ice with her hatchet, and rinse the lace in the cold water. I think she hoped the ice would give way, and that Violet would fall into the river and be drowned. Violet obeyed her stepmother; for though she suffered severely, she suffered in silence, and never gave way to a rebellious temper. She found the river-ice very thick, and it was with some difficulty her slender arms and soft white hands could hew a sufficiently large opening. While she was thus engaged, she heard the clatter of hoofs on the frozen river-bank, and looking round, saw that the king's splendid carriage had driven up, and that the young and handsome sovereign was intently watching her. She immediately made her obeisance, and with a grace and elegance which charmed the king. "Who art thou, maiden," said he, "and what is thy present occupation?" "I am a villager's daughter, sire," she replied, "and I am rinsing lace for my stepmother." The king was delighted with her melodious voice and beautiful countenance, no less than with the natural grace of her manners. By addressing several questions to her, he soon learned the history of her life, and felt convinced that so lovely a woman, and one endowed with so generous a soul and tender a heart, would be an ornament to his throne. "Violet," he said, "couldst thou love me?" The maiden did not answer, but a rosy blush spread over her face and bosom. "Wilt thou go with me, and become my wife and queen?" There was no happiness for her, she knew, in her own home, and she had never before seen, or dreamed of, any person so gallant, handsome, and splendid, as the young king. She...
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
ISBN: 9781230020204
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 edition. Excerpt: ... the fire, and giving it to Violet, bade her go down to the river, cut a hole in the ice with her hatchet, and rinse the lace in the cold water. I think she hoped the ice would give way, and that Violet would fall into the river and be drowned. Violet obeyed her stepmother; for though she suffered severely, she suffered in silence, and never gave way to a rebellious temper. She found the river-ice very thick, and it was with some difficulty her slender arms and soft white hands could hew a sufficiently large opening. While she was thus engaged, she heard the clatter of hoofs on the frozen river-bank, and looking round, saw that the king's splendid carriage had driven up, and that the young and handsome sovereign was intently watching her. She immediately made her obeisance, and with a grace and elegance which charmed the king. "Who art thou, maiden," said he, "and what is thy present occupation?" "I am a villager's daughter, sire," she replied, "and I am rinsing lace for my stepmother." The king was delighted with her melodious voice and beautiful countenance, no less than with the natural grace of her manners. By addressing several questions to her, he soon learned the history of her life, and felt convinced that so lovely a woman, and one endowed with so generous a soul and tender a heart, would be an ornament to his throne. "Violet," he said, "couldst thou love me?" The maiden did not answer, but a rosy blush spread over her face and bosom. "Wilt thou go with me, and become my wife and queen?" There was no happiness for her, she knew, in her own home, and she had never before seen, or dreamed of, any person so gallant, handsome, and splendid, as the young king. She...
A Dictionary of the Anonymous and Pseudonymous Literature of Great Britain: TIT-ZOR
Author: Samuel Halkett
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Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms, English
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms, English
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Catalogue of the Printed Books in the Library of the Faculty of Advocates
Author: Faculty of Advocates (Scotland). Library
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1042
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1042
Book Description
My Neighbour's Shoes; Or, Feeling for Others. A Tale
Author: A. L. O. E.
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Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Archie has a dream that a fairy magically transforms him to walk in the shoes of those less fortunate than himself. It is a new Archie that plays with his cousin, Lina, the next day.
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Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Archie has a dream that a fairy magically transforms him to walk in the shoes of those less fortunate than himself. It is a new Archie that plays with his cousin, Lina, the next day.
The Publishers' Circular
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
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Publisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
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Claudia. A Tale
Author: A. L. O. E.
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Museum and English Journal of Education
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 492
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S-Zypaeus. 1878
Author: Faculty of Advocates (Scotland). Library
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Category : Jurisprudence
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
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Publisher:
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Category : Jurisprudence
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
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Publishers' circular and booksellers' record
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1094
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1094
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