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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 Excerpt: ...truth we reach is: You've forfeited your life, but not your breeches. CONTENT One day when Satan visited the earth In order that his eyes might feed his mirth, A loyal follower in sorrow said, "Father of Falsehood, to our idols wed We rear memorials in bronze and stone To every kind of mortal greatness known; But not in this thy realm stands anywhere A monument or statue to declare Thy greater glory." With the modest mien Of violet that loves to bloom unseen, Satan replied: "All earthly fame I shun, Content with consciousness of work well done. Statues to heroes Mine the humble glory To tell on every pedestal the story." AT THE OBSERVATORY Mahatma Holden, Autocrat of Stars, Fixed to the telescope his curious eye And waited for some great phenomenon To seek his field of vision. Years and years, Retiring early, rising with the sun, With patience proof against defeat, he still Had sought some grand discovery; and still, Dogging the footsteps of endeavor, came Grim disappointment and in mockery Derided him. But now, even as he gazed, A great white light crept up the sky, and lo Into the telescope's illumined ken Swam with a stately grace a noble orb, And paused in mid-field of the mighty tubel Mahatma Holden, Autocrat of Stars, Was found next morn beneath the instrument, Senseless and motionless as one that's dead. "By some emotion overcome," said one (Sometime physician to the Ghug of Smat) Who with sharp stimulants and kindly words Strove to revive him. Scarcely had the fresh And wholesome air saluted both his lungs Than, "Paper " cried he--"paper, pen and ink Quick, ere the glorious memory fades Ah, friends, Not all in vain my vigils and my skill To read the s-crets of the upper deep: At last I'm famous a...
| ISBN-13 | 9781151982704 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1151982709 |
| Weight | 0.51 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.35 In |
| List Price | $19.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 150 pages |
| Publisher | |
| Published On | 2010-01-01 |
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