Memoirs of Rachel, Volume 1Hurst and Blackett, 1858 |
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Pagina 183 - Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage; Then lend the eye a terrible aspect, Let it pry through the portage of the head Like the brass cannon; let the brow o'erwhelm it, As fearfully as doth a galled rock O'erhang and jutty his confounded base, ' Swilled with the wild and wasteful ocean.
Pagina 304 - Among the most attractive features of the work are the illustrations. They are numerous and beautiful- highly coloured, and giving an exact representation of the different decorations. The origin of each Order, the rules and regulations, and the duties incumbent on its members, are all given at full length. The fact of the work being under the supervision of Sir Bernard Burke, and endorsed by his authority, gives it another recommendation to the public favour."— Sun " This is, indeed, a splendid...
Pagina 183 - In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility ; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger...
Pagina 304 - THE BOOK OF ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD, AND DECORATIONS OF HONOUR OF ALL NATIONS ; COMPRISING AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF EACH ORDER, MILITARY, NAVAL AND CIVIL; with Lists of the Knights and Companions of each British Order. EMBELLISHED WITH FIVE HUNDRED FAC-SIMILE COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE INSIGNIA OF THE VARIOUS ORDERS.
Pagina 304 - This valuable and attractive work may claim the merit of being the best of its kind. It is so comprehensive in its character, and so elegant in its style, that it far outstrips all competitors. A full historical account of the orders of every country is given, with lists of the Knights and Companions of each British Order. Among the most attractive features of the work are the illustrations. They are numerous and beautiful- highly coloured, and giving an exact representation of the different decorations....
Pagina 304 - This Is, Indeed, a splendid book. It Is an uncommon combination of a library book of reference and a book for a boudoir, undoubtedly uniting beauty and utility. It gives...
Pagina 134 - In those days arose Rodrigo of Bivar. who was a youth strong in arms and of good customs; and the people rejoiced in him, for he bestirred himself to protect the land from the Moors. Now it behoves that ye should know whence he came, and from what men he was descended, because we have to proceed with his history. Ye are to know therefore, that after the treason which King Don...
Pagina 303 - The life of the Count de Bonneval is a page in history, but it reads like a romance that of the Countess, removed from war and politics, never oversteps the domestic sphere, yet is equally romantic and singular.
Pagina 135 - Cortes, and was held to be the best in the war, and so powerful that he had a thousand friends among the mountains. Howbeit all these things appeared as nothing to Rodrigo when he thought of the wrong done to his father, the first which had ever been offered to the blood of Layn Calvo.
Pagina 6 - Mr. Choron, then at the head of the Conservatoire of Sacred Music, Rue Vangirad, 69. Choron heard Sarah sing, and immediately admitted her as a pupil. Then turning to Rachel, he said, " And what can you do, little one ?" " I can recite verses," was the reply. " Recite verses, can you ? Pray let me hear you.