Journal of a Residence in Norway During the Years 1834, 1835, & 1836: Made with a View to Enquire Into the Moral and Political Economy of that Country, and the Condition of Its Inhabitants |
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... observations aims at a higher object than the amusement or instruction of those who may read them . He would draw the attention of this country , if he had the ability to do so , to the important duty which , by the trans- actions of ...
... observations aims at a higher object than the amusement or instruction of those who may read them . He would draw the attention of this country , if he had the ability to do so , to the important duty which , by the trans- actions of ...
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... re- solved to visit together the Falls of Trollhætta . We set off at eight in the morning , in a little steam- boat which plies up and down the river Gotha : her machinery , I observe , was made at Dundee 4 RESIDENCE IN NORWAY .
... re- solved to visit together the Falls of Trollhætta . We set off at eight in the morning , in a little steam- boat which plies up and down the river Gotha : her machinery , I observe , was made at Dundee 4 RESIDENCE IN NORWAY .
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... observed that the meanest had a wooden floor and good windows , ornamented with the fringe , at least , of window- curtains ; and flower - pots , with pinks and other common flowers , well cared for , were in every house . These trifles ...
... observed that the meanest had a wooden floor and good windows , ornamented with the fringe , at least , of window- curtains ; and flower - pots , with pinks and other common flowers , well cared for , were in every house . These trifles ...
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... observed many so large that a bell was used as in Scotland , to call the labourers to or from their work , which shows a certain regularity in their operations . Some are so small as to have only a few sheaves of corn , or a rig or two ...
... observed many so large that a bell was used as in Scotland , to call the labourers to or from their work , which shows a certain regularity in their operations . Some are so small as to have only a few sheaves of corn , or a rig or two ...
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... , a favourite and constant observation of our agricul- tural writers , that these small proprietors make the worst farmers . It may be so ; but a population may be in a wretched condition , although their country 36 RESIDENCE IN NORWAY .
... , a favourite and constant observation of our agricul- tural writers , that these small proprietors make the worst farmers . It may be so ; but a population may be in a wretched condition , although their country 36 RESIDENCE IN NORWAY .
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