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. 185? Excerpt: ... the Bible, Meekly the prayer was begun, but ended in fervent entreaty! Then from their houses in haste came forth the Pilgrims of Plymouth, Men and women and children, ail hurrymg down to the sea-shore, Eager, with tearful eyes, to say farewell to the May-Flower, Homeward bound o'er the sea, and leaving them here in ...
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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. 185? Excerpt: ... the Bible, Meekly the prayer was begun, but ended in fervent entreaty! Then from their houses in haste came forth the Pilgrims of Plymouth, Men and women and children, ail hurrymg down to the sea-shore, Eager, with tearful eyes, to say farewell to the May-Flower, Homeward bound o'er the sea, and leaving them here in the desert. Foremost among them was Alden., All night he had lain without slumber, Turning and tossing about in the heat and unrest of his fever. He had beheld Miles Standish, who came back late from the council, Stalking into the room, and heard him mutter and murmur, Sometimes it seemed a prayer, and sometimes it sounded like swearing. Once he had come to the bed, and stood there a moment in silence; Then he had turned away, and said: "I will not awake him; Let him sleep on, it is best; for what is the use of more talking?" Then he extinguished the light, and threw himself down on his pallet, Dressed as he was, and ready to start at the break of the morning, --. Covered himself with the cloak he had worn in his campaigns in Flanders, --Slept as a soldier sleeps in his bivouac, ready for action. But with the dawn he arose: in the twilight Alden beheld him Put on his corslet of steel, and all the rest of his armour, Buckle about his waist his trusty blade of Damascus, Take from the corner his musket, and so stride out of the chamber. Often the heart of the youth had burned and yearned to embrace him, Often his lips had essayed to speak, imploring for pardon; All the old friendship came back, with its tender and grateful emotions; But his pride overmastered the nobler nature within him, --Pride, and the sense of his wrong, and the burning fire of the insult So he beheld his friend departing in anger, but spake not, Saw him go forth to dan...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Red clothbound octavo hardback. Cover stained and faded, with gilt lettering and pictorials. Upper 1/4 spine cloth missing. Page edges gilted. Multiple pages coming loose. Foxing present throughout. Text remains clear and legible. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In good all round condition. No dust jacket. No date Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.