Analytical Sixth Reader
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ISBN13: 9781150795770
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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1867. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... chiefly devoted to the great rebellion. Mr. Greeley was a member of Congress for a brief period in 18-18-9, and distinguished himself by his opposition to the abuses of the mileage system. EXERCISE XXI. Georgius Secundus, or George the Second of England, belonged to the German family known as the house of Brunswick. German families have, by intermarriage, given princes to many European thrones. The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 was very destructive to that city. About sixty thousand persons lost their lives by it. Braddock's Defeat was a memorable event in the French and Indian war, preceding the American Revolution. General Braddock, an English officer, unacquainted with the country and the people, was sent against the French at Fort Dm Quesne, with a force of colonial militia and two regiments of British regulars, and by his arrogant self-conceit and contempt for the colonies, and for Col. (afterwards Gen.) Washington, caused the utter destruction of the whole army. The defeat occurred near the present site of Pittsburgh, Pa., July 9th, 1755. EXERCISE XXII. Carte Du Pats (Kart du pa), a French phrase, signifying a map. Valet De Place (Valfi, de plas), a French phrase, meaning a stranger's guide. Melrose Abbey, a celebrated ruin, on the Tweed, in Scotland, 37 miles southeast of Edinburgh. Sir Walter Scott has described its appearance by moonlight, in the second canto of the Lay of the Last Minstrel. It is a fitting description of a scene almost unequaled for its sad beauty. EXERCISE XXIV. Doctor Faustus, a character in the popular tales of Ger many, is represented as having lived about the time of Luther, from 158U to 1638. The legends say that he agreed with the Evil One, in consideration of receiving demoniac aid in securing worldly honor and sensual enjoyments fo...
| ISBN-13 | 9781150795770 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1150795778 |
| Weight | 1.12 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.77 In |
| List Price | $22.63 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 344 pages |
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| Published On | 2009-12-01 |
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