English history reading books. [With] The young student's English history reading book [and] English history home lesson books, Part 5 |
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Page 115 - Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school; and whereas before, our forefathers had no other books but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printing to be used, and contrary to the King his crown and dignity, thou hast built a paper-mill.
Page 113 - To rise at five, to dine at nine, To sup at five, to sleep at nine. The famous king Petosiris's magic was different...
Page 126 - The king started a little, and said, " By my faith, my lord, I thank you for my " good cheer, but I may not endure to have my laws " broken in my sight; my attorney must speak with
Page 169 - Loaded his left hand apt to Labour saith : The Vest his neatness, Open Hand his faith. Girt with his Sword, his Shield upon his arm Himself and Master he'll protect from harm.
Page 255 - STANDARD V. The History of Modern England from the Time of Henry VII. By Miss YONGE. Price is. Sd. STANDARD VI. The History of the Manners, Customs, and Literature of the English People. By Miss YONGE. Price is. &/. SUPPLEMENTAL READING BOOK. A Series of "Studies," or "Pictures," of the more important facts of English History from the Earliest Times.
Page 255 - BOOK ; being the Advanced Part of the ' English History Reading Books,' and consisting of a series of ' Pictures ' of the more important facts of English History from the Earliest Times. Price 2s.
Page 171 - London, attired like a reverend mother, a long white hair naturally flowing on either side of her ; on her head a model of steeples and turrets ; her habit crimson silk, near to the honourable garment of the city ; her left hand holding a key of gold...
Page 255 - STANDARD II. Lessons on the Size and Shape of the World, Geographical Terms explained in Simple Language, and Illustrated by Reference to the Map of England, and the Physical Geography of Hills and Rivers. With numerous Illustrations.