But the cursory glance my father had taken of my volume by no means assured me that he was acquainted with its contents, and I continued to read with ...

The harpoon regained, we followed in pursuit of the animal. The latter came now and then to the surface to breathe. Its wound had not weakened it, for...

He makes a proposal of much advantage to the king, which is rejected. The learning of that country very imperfect and confined. The laws, and military...

Fix saw them leave the carriage and push off in a boat for the steamer, and stamped his feet with disappointment. I’ll follow him to the end of the wo...

The _Abraham Lincoln_, propelled by her wonderful screw, went straight at the animal. The latter allowed it to come within half a cable’s length; then...