The bagman's bioscopeEdward Barrett, Orange Grove. John Bumpus, Holborn; J. Bult, 72, Baker-Street, Portman-Square; and N. Hailes, Museum, Piccadilly; London. Also, R. Griffin & Company Glasgow, 1824 - Anecdotes - 365 pages |
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... death : he therefore put on every appearance of courage and unshaken resolution . It was agreed by the conspirators on parting , that they should assemble the night following , in the same place , and at the same hour . Osakoi and the ...
... death : he therefore put on every appearance of courage and unshaken resolution . It was agreed by the conspirators on parting , that they should assemble the night following , in the same place , and at the same hour . Osakoi and the ...
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... death sealed my lips , as the words expired on them . Since you have opened your heart , read what passes in mine . I detest the crime , and particularly a crime of so black a dye . A secret voice cries within me , Love and respect your ...
... death sealed my lips , as the words expired on them . Since you have opened your heart , read what passes in mine . I detest the crime , and particularly a crime of so black a dye . A secret voice cries within me , Love and respect your ...
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... death in the course of an hour . They all refused to enter ; and at the expiration of the hour , he repeated his offer , upon which the first four crossed themselves , and submitted to their fate : after such a proof of the total ...
... death in the course of an hour . They all refused to enter ; and at the expiration of the hour , he repeated his offer , upon which the first four crossed themselves , and submitted to their fate : after such a proof of the total ...
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... death . This romantic and indecorous adventurer , -for I hesitate in calling her a female , who dressed , fought , made love , and conquered like a man , -married at an early age M. Maupin , whom , fortunately for the hus- band , she ...
... death . This romantic and indecorous adventurer , -for I hesitate in calling her a female , who dressed , fought , made love , and conquered like a man , -married at an early age M. Maupin , whom , fortunately for the hus- band , she ...
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... DEATH OF LORD CHATHAM , Lord Chatham entered the House of Lords for the last time on the 7th of April , 1778 , leaning upon two friends . He was wrapped up in flannel , and looked pale and emaciated . His eye was still penetrating ; and ...
... DEATH OF LORD CHATHAM , Lord Chatham entered the House of Lords for the last time on the 7th of April , 1778 , leaning upon two friends . He was wrapped up in flannel , and looked pale and emaciated . His eye was still penetrating ; and ...
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Page 186 - Jennings, that several of his friends advised him to plead guilty, and throw himself on the mercy of the court.
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