Seventeen of them, including Sam and Harry, were purchased by Peter Compton, a planter also residing on Red River.
— from Twelve Years a Slave Narrative of Solomon Northup, a Citizen of New-York, Kidnapped in Washington City in 1841, and Rescued in 1853, from a Cotton Plantation near the Red River in Louisiana by Solomon Northup

Thus, I myself have seen a thorn which was embedded in a young man’s foot fail to Pg 85 Greek text come out when we exerted forcible traction with our fingers, and yet come away painlessly and rapidly on the application of a medicament.
— from Galen: On the Natural Faculties by Galen

"Our then limited knowledge of the manners, customs, and privileges, and rights of aliens in Upper Canada, together with the climate, soil, and productions thereof, rendered it necessary to send out agents to examine the same, who returned with a favorable report, except that citizens of these United States could not purchase lands in Upper Canada, and legally transfer the same to other individuals.
— from History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens by George Washington Williams

Wright recognizing the place, suggested that Glazier might procure a good supper, and something for the haversack, if he would boldly call and personate a rebel officer, trusting to his face and ready wit to carry him through.
— from Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier by John Algernon Owens

"Betty, dear, I love you so," crooned Mollie, running around the car and putting a rather oily hand about Betty's waist.
— from The Outdoor Girls at Bluff Point; Or a Wreck and a Rescue by Laura Lee Hope

Also, in cold, damp climates, where the air is continually saturated with moisture, and where an additional amount is not required, the gathering clouds and the dampness of the chilly atmosphere prevent a radiation of heat from the earth, and the dew never falls in such climates.
— from Water Wonders Every Child Should Know Little Studies of Dew, Frost, Snow, Ice, and Rain by Jean M. (Jean May) Thompson

[pg 35] view from this Heuston's Muff, of beautiful hills and valleys, similar in appearance and extent, to the land of Palestine; which was selected by the Creator as a representation of the habitation of man on earth, in its pristine glory; a beau ideal of a country, a paradise; a region of supreme felicity and delight; “A land flowing with milk and honey;” which means susceptibility of the highest earthly enjoyments, and figure of the world to come.
— from Found at Last: the Veritable Garden of Eden Or a place that answers the Bible description of the notable spot better than anything yet discovered by D. O. (David Oyer) Van Slyke

" "I've my own notions of camping," admitted Philip, "and really our way is exceedingly simple and comfortable.
— from Diane of the Green Van by Leona Dalrymple

With this situation staring both Jemima and himself in the face—for neither she nor Mr. Temple had much money left—Todd had appealed to Gadgem—(he being the only man in his experience who could always produce a roll of bills when everybody else failed)—who took him to the stableman whose accounts he collected—and who had once bought one of St. George's saddles—and who then and there hired Todd as night attendant.
— from Kennedy Square by Francis Hopkinson Smith

Then Mrs. Moore became more composed, and put a ring on her daughter's finger.
— from A Dozen Ways Of Love by L. (Lily) Dougall

But their Odysseys came home in the shape of letters, which, with their descriptions of strange countries and peoples and records of adventures—often the realization of boyish dreams—and also of difficulties overcome, were well calculated to appeal to
— from A Student in Arms: Second Series by Donald Hankey