Rhoda; or, The excellence of charity, by the author of 'The cottage on the common', etc. [signing herself C.M.].1844 |
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... Chamber CHAPTER VII . The effect of a mild and charitable Temper on the Heathen 92 CHAPTER VIII . Mamma's Birth - day . . 102 CHAPTER IX . Conclusion 124 PREFACE . THE object of the present simple story is vi CONTENTS .
... Chamber CHAPTER VII . The effect of a mild and charitable Temper on the Heathen 92 CHAPTER VIII . Mamma's Birth - day . . 102 CHAPTER IX . Conclusion 124 PREFACE . THE object of the present simple story is vi CONTENTS .
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C. M.. PREFACE . THE object of the present simple story is , to render the practice of cha- rity , in its most enlarged sense , attrac- tive to young readers ; to impress on their minds the pure and beautiful character of this heavenly ...
C. M.. PREFACE . THE object of the present simple story is , to render the practice of cha- rity , in its most enlarged sense , attrac- tive to young readers ; to impress on their minds the pure and beautiful character of this heavenly ...
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... stories concerning these rooms , some of which had been occupied by persons who had figured in the olden time . And now let me describe Rhoda's dis- position . She was frank , generous , and affec- tionate ; - cheerful and active . Her ...
... stories concerning these rooms , some of which had been occupied by persons who had figured in the olden time . And now let me describe Rhoda's dis- position . She was frank , generous , and affec- tionate ; - cheerful and active . Her ...
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... story . On the immense hearth was a bright , cheerful wood fire , which lighted up the spacious apartment , and cast upon the walls cu- rious fantastic shadows . Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield , Lucy and Rhoda were assembled round the fire ...
... story . On the immense hearth was a bright , cheerful wood fire , which lighted up the spacious apartment , and cast upon the walls cu- rious fantastic shadows . Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield , Lucy and Rhoda were assembled round the fire ...
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... His countenance was placid and beautiful , and conveyed to the mind the cheering words , " It is I ; be not afraid . " Another side of the room displayed Pe- a continuation of the sacred story . ter , 72 THE TAPESTRIED CHAMBER .
... His countenance was placid and beautiful , and conveyed to the mind the cheering words , " It is I ; be not afraid . " Another side of the room displayed Pe- a continuation of the sacred story . ter , 72 THE TAPESTRIED CHAMBER .
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12 engravings 24 engravings Abbé GAULTIER affectionate AMUSING ancient Anec ANECDOTES angry Anna answered asked Rhoda Author baby-house beautiful beloved Betsy blessed Brahmin Christ Christian cloth coloured comfort companion cousin Lucy Dame Hollis's dear child dear little cousin dear mamma dear Rhoda Dearest mamma delighted doll doll's house endeavour EXCELLENCE OF CHARITY feeling Frontispiece gentle GEOGRAPHY GRANT AND GRIFFITH half-bound hand happy heart HISTORY illustrated with 24 ISAAC TAYLOR Jesus JOHN HARRIS kind KINGS OF ENGLAND Lady LESSONS little girl look Lucy and Rhoda Lydia MAMMA'S BIBLE STORIES Manor-house Mary Hollis Merton's Miss Rhoda missionary morning MOTHER ness never Noah's ark nosegay numerous engravings nursery papa patient Peter plain pleased pleasure pony poor old woman pray pretty Price QUADRUPEDS RACTERS replied Saviour Second Edition shawl shew smiled soon sorry temper tence THER thing thought tion walk wood-cuts young friends