The Arctic Ocean encircles with a belt of eternal ice the desert confines of Siberia and North America - the uttermost limits of the Old and New worlds, separated by the narrow, channel, known as Behring's Straits. The last days of September have arr
The Arctic Ocean encircles with a belt of eternal ice the desert confines of Siberia and North America - the uttermost limits of the Old and New world...
Written in the 1840s by French author Eugene Sue, this second volume in "The Wandering Jew" story follows the descendants of the man damned to roam the Earth forever for refusing Jesus a place to rest his cross.
Written in the 1840s by French author Eugene Sue, this second volume in "The Wandering Jew" story follows the descendants of the man damned to roam th...
During the preceding scenes which occurred in the Pompa-dour rotunda, occupied by Miss de Cardoville, other events took place in the residence of the Princess Saint-Dizier. The elegance and sumptuousness of the former dwelling presented a strong contrast
During the preceding scenes which occurred in the Pompa-dour rotunda, occupied by Miss de Cardoville, other events took place in the residence of the ...
As the eagle, perched upon the cliff, commands an all-comprehensive view - not only of what happens on the plains and in the woodlands, but of matters occurring upon the heights, which its aerie overlooks, so may the reader have sights pointed out to him,
As the eagle, perched upon the cliff, commands an all-comprehensive view - not only of what happens on the plains and in the woodlands, but of matters...
About two hours before the event last related took place at St. Mary's Convent, Rodin and Abbe d'Aigrigny met in the room where we have already seen them, in the Rue du Milieu-des-Ursins. Since the Revolution of July, Father d'Aigrigny had thought proper
About two hours before the event last related took place at St. Mary's Convent, Rodin and Abbe d'Aigrigny met in the room where we have already seen t...
The first of the two, whose arrival had interrupted the answer of the notary, was Faringhea. At sight of this man's forbidding countenance, Samuel approached, and said to him: "Who are you, sir?" After casting a piercing glance at Rodin, who started
The first of the two, whose arrival had interrupted the answer of the notary, was Faringhea. At sight of this man's forbidding countenance, Samuel app...
Since three days, Mdlle. de Cardoville had left Dr. Baleinier's. The following scene took place in a little dwelling in the Rue Blanche, to which Djalma had been conducted in the name of his unknown protector. Fancy to yourself a pretty, circular apartmen
Since three days, Mdlle. de Cardoville had left Dr. Baleinier's. The following scene took place in a little dwelling in the Rue Blanche, to which Djal...
'Tis night - the moon is brightly shining, the brilliant stars are sparkling in a sky of melancholy calmness, the shrill whistlings of a northerly wind - cold, bleak, and evil-bearing - are increasing: winding about, and bursting into violent blasts, with
'Tis night - the moon is brightly shining, the brilliant stars are sparkling in a sky of melancholy calmness, the shrill whistlings of a northerly win...
It is night. The moon shines and the stars glimmer in the midst of a serene but cheerless sky; the sharp whistlings of the north wind, that fatal, dry, and icy breeze, ever and anon burst forth in violent gusts. With its harsh and cutting breath, it sweep
It is night. The moon shines and the stars glimmer in the midst of a serene but cheerless sky; the sharp whistlings of the north wind, that fatal, dry...
During the painful scene that we have just described, a lively emotion glowed in the countenance of Mdlle. de Cardoville, grown pale and thin with sorrow. Her cheeks, once so full, were now slightly hollowed, whilst a faint line of transparent azure encir
During the painful scene that we have just described, a lively emotion glowed in the countenance of Mdlle. de Cardoville, grown pale and thin with sor...
