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Make it a habit to reflect on your day and take a short account of what experiences you may have taken for granted. 4 Ways of Choosing Happiness from Within 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z
Here's a suggestion: a short account, directed specifically to immigrants, of the history of the country they are aiming to join. Why the new British citizenship test distorts history 2013-01-30T13:00:01Z
A helpful end section offers a list of the museums where Bellows’s works can be seen, along with source notes, an index and a bibliography, unusual for such a short account. Children's Books: ‘George Bellows,’ by Robert Burleigh 2012-07-04T15:00:00Z
The Time Traveller went back to his home era and wrote up a short account of his visit to ad 2203. One of the less horrible of the many dystopian futures visited by the Time Traveller 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z
Mark Ley-Morgan, counsel for Bedfordshire Police Professional Standards, accused PC Ross of deliberately writing a short account of what happened that night. Four officers guilty over club scuffle 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z
Nor was she mentioned in “Sunshine Muse: Contemporary Art on the West Coast,” my short account of the same historical period, published almost 40 years earlier. ‘Claire Falkenstein: Beyond Sculpture’ Review: Shaping Her Story 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z
The trial began with a reading of the indictment against Hanning and a short account of his personal details. Inside One of the Last Nazi Death Camp Trials 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z
It is not an expansive account of a life but a short account of two days that the narrator spends teaching a writing seminar in Athens. Embarrassed by Fiction | The New Yorker 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z
Among these were short accounts of contemporary events – news books.  The Invention Of News: How The World Came To Know About Itself 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z
And he wound up with a short account of a successful skirmish, adding spitefully: "If Goring had done this you would have had a handsome story." Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z
The short account given in the Gospels, does not afford much light on that subject. A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion 2012-04-06T02:00:26.317Z
It will be better understood if a short account is first given of the ordinary methods in use for the same purpose. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z
He wrote a few sheets of paper, containing a short account of himself and Hung-sui-tshuen, which I put into my desk, until I should have further evidence as to their contents. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z
Bartlett gave in the Medical Magazine, June, 1835, a short account of the entero-mesenteric alterations in five cases of unequivocal typhoid fever, which alterations, he said, corresponded exactly to those described by Louis. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z
In San Francisco I wrote the following short account of the Wintus. Creation Myths of Primitive America In relation to the Religious History and Mental Development of Mankind 2012-03-13T02:00:25.633Z
This volume attempts to give a short account of Herbert Spencer's life, an appreciation of his characteristics, and a statement of some of the services he rendered to science. Herbert Spencer 2012-02-29T03:00:20.773Z
Having already given a short account of the Saxe Cobourg's loss, and the rescue of her crew by Captain Stokes, I will not repeat the story by extracting more from his journal. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z
“Such is a short account of my contribution to this interesting branch of science, and, in the pleasure of the discovery, I have a sufficient reward.” The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z
It did not occur in Antigua, I am happy to say; but as Antiguan barristers pleaded for and against the culprit, it may not be amiss to give a short account of it. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z
A short account of New Harmony is given in Hulme's Journal, in our volume x, p. Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843) Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XXII 2012-02-08T03:00:17.410Z
Our sketches perhaps would not lose in interest by giving a short account of a fight which our Flathead Indians had at this place with a war party of the Blackfeet. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z
Our object, at present, is to give a short account of the Colony. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z
Indeed, they are so various, both natural and artificial, that it would require a very large book to give even a very short account of them.  City Scenes or a peep into London 2012-01-20T03:00:10.690Z
We must now close our remarks on the Temple, with a short account of the quarrel with Dr. Micklethwaite, the custos or guardian of the Temple Church. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z
Even a short account of legal symbols would make a very large treatise. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z
We must now give a short account of Franklin's contributions to electrical science. Heroes of Science: Physicists 2012-01-17T03:00:17Z
In the short account of his life in Jerome's continuation of the Eusebian Chronicle, it is stated that he was born at Tarentum. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z
Above the benediction, in neatly formed letters, Brother Leo has written a short account of the sojourn at the Sacred Mount and of the Vision of the Seraph. The Story of Assisi 2012-01-14T03:00:18.710Z
After this search, he again read the short account he had seen before, very carefully, and more than once. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z
This short account of the habits is evidently founded on Hearne's experience with the species in the Cumberland House region, where at that time it was doubtless abundant. A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations 2011-12-26T03:00:13.520Z
Get as many scholars as possible to read beforehand in the encyclopedia a short account of the chosen life. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z
If an author wrote under an assumed name or anonymously, his real name will be found here, together with a short account of his publications. Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs 2011-12-21T03:00:41.820Z
Just at this time new occupants entered the back parlour of No. 11, and a short account of them and their proceedings will help to show the mind of the people. The Man with the Book or, The Bible Among the People. 2011-12-19T03:00:47.530Z
For a short account of the heresy, v. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z
Still, it will always be advisable for an expositor to follow his directions, at least to the extent of giving some short account of the dissertation. Schopenhauer 2011-12-14T03:00:15.367Z
The progress of chemistry has been made the central theme; around this I have tried to group short accounts of the lives of those who have most assisted this progress by their labours. Heroes of Science Chemists 2011-12-09T03:00:21.047Z
"I reckon I'll save time if I tell you th' whole story," and he gave a short account of his ride, interrupted often by the inquisitive and insistent Johnny. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z
The Commanders in Chief prepare for the expedition against Martinique … Gun-boats constructed, and described … A short account of Barbadoes … Sale of slaves … A list of the fleet. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z
This short account is important, since it completely destroys the papal doctrine that Mary was "ever virgin," for she bore at least four other sons than her first born, and two daughters. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z
A short account of the systems under which Opera is conducted on the Continent, with a scheme for the establishment of a system of National Opera in this country. The World Masters 2011-11-18T03:00:31.543Z
After a short account of the philosopher's life, followed some details on his character, among which it may be read that he was impatient of contradiction and easily roused to anger. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z
He was accompanied by a party of Indians and the short account of the journey contains much of interest. Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi 2011-11-02T02:00:10.087Z
A short account of the Roman emperors, and governors, who presided over this country: III. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z
I may as well give a short account of the different tribes inhabiting the Naga Hills district when I took charge. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z
Part of the pedestal was, however, uncovered and raised, and a small space being chiselled out of the surface, a brass plate was inserted, on which was engraved a short account of the British victories. Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics 2011-10-19T02:00:21.933Z
A short account of the life of Christ about this time influenced him greatly. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z
Before ending my task, however, I would give a short account of the evolution of the political situation as it affected, first, Great Britain and the Congo State; secondly, Great Britain and Belgium. The Crime of the Congo 2011-10-13T02:00:47.603Z
Having briefly described the main features of this religious festival, I will now endeavour to give a short account of the other circumstances connected with it. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z
Trust him with as little cash as possible, and keep short accounts. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z
Since the Turkish invasion described in "Pan Michael" was caused by events in this main war, a short account of its subsequent course and its connection with Turkey is in order in this place. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z
Give a short account of the history of shipbuilding, with diagrams illustrative of the internal economy of Noah’s ark, the Great Eastern, and the Rob Roy canoe. Medical Life in the Navy 2011-09-08T02:00:20.387Z
On the spur of the moment he accepted, and sent a short account of the lecture, written in his own terse and trenchant manner. Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science 2011-09-05T02:00:19.693Z
Having thus briefly sketched the previous careers of the Boy Aviators, we shall give a short account of how they came to be on Brig Island, and then press on with our story. The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune 2011-08-27T02:00:19.473Z
A short account of whose managing of answers to this question, because it may conduce somewhat to the explication of it, may here be hinted. A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods 2011-08-21T02:00:31.760Z
Our second lecture has given a short account of modern logic and of its points of divergence from the various traditional kinds of logic. Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy 2011-08-16T02:00:44.423Z
If you find any hero who goes straight on in right-doing in spite of these oppositions, give a short account of it in your notebook. Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students 2011-08-05T02:00:47.727Z
As a test of unintentional garbling I asked a professional man, who had read Raymond sympathetically, to give me a short account of what the medium said about the photograph. Spiritualism and the New Psychology An Explanation of Spiritualist Phenomena and Beliefs in Terms of Modern Knowledge 2011-08-01T02:00:14.257Z
She added to the interest of this recital by giving a short account of this historical granite from the day it served as a foundation stone of her victory until the present time. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z
Writing our names on a card, with a short account of the climb, we placed it inside of a small box, on which was inscribed, "Oregon Alpine Club, Portland." The Mountains of Oregon 2011-07-17T02:00:38.297Z
One of the most common punishments of the duel is confinement in the university prison; and a few words on the permitted fencing usages may here precede a short account of that. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z
Thereupon he and Walter gave a short account of the movements of themselves and Jack up to the present. The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise The Cave in the Mountains 2011-06-16T02:00:18.377Z
When Rupert was better able to hear the recital, she gave him a short account of his rescue. The Mandarin's Fan 2011-06-09T02:00:17.540Z
After having spoken of the trees, plants, and animals, I must give a short account of the Indians, their nature, manners, and belief. Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico In the Years 1599-1602 2011-05-30T02:00:21.633Z
Whereupon, the Duke who had spoken before gave a short account of all that had taken place since the death of Dschingis, and the partition of his vast dominions. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z
I can but write you a very short account of the things that have been happening here, for I am under what these people call the surveillance of the police. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z
He went back to his chambers, and read carefully through his notes of the trial at Bodmin; and he wrote Mr. Riches a short account of his discovery. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z
A short account of missionary operations among the African slaves of the Southern States. The Negro in the United States; a selected bibliography. Compiled by Dorothy B. Porter 2011-05-05T02:00:18.267Z
Don Quixote, who heard all this, entreated Pedro to tell him who the deceased was, and also to give him a short account of the shepherdess. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z
As there has been so little music composed for this play, I will give a short account of as many settings as I can find of the solitary lyric contained in it. Shakespeare and Music 2011-04-01T02:00:29.867Z
Bulletins are published twice a day, and give a short account of the engagements. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z
Perceiving my interest, my husband gave me a short account of the family, which he had known from childhood. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z
It was a short account of what was to all appearance the usual sordid tragedy of the village; a young girl unaccountably missing, and evil rumor blatant and busy with her reputation. The Three Impostors or The Transmutations 2011-03-09T03:00:45.227Z
This short account of the vulcanising properties of plantation rubber would not be complete without a reference to Fine Hard Para, the premier rubber of the Amazon. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber 2011-03-09T03:00:40.870Z
He then gives a short account of several examples of new or intermediate stocks which have been produced and multiplied. A Manual of the Antiquity of Man 2011-02-21T03:00:07.080Z
Having accepted it, I purpose, for the present, to give a short account of my visit there; also to Bath and Cheltenham, which afforded me great pleasure, and which I hope will interest my readers. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z
SCROPE, William.—Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed; with a short account of the natural history and habits of the Salmon, instructions to sportsmen, anecdotes, etc. A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 3 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe 2011-02-16T03:00:32.387Z
Before entering on an inquiry into the sources of the romance, it may be expedient to give a short account of its contents. Torrent of Portyngale 2011-02-11T03:00:28.940Z
Now for a short account of the work done. From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography 2011-02-06T03:01:01.497Z
I being then too young to understand it, my father only gave me a short account of our family history. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z
The most that can be attempted in the space of one chapter is a short account of a few of their traits as a class, but an interesting book might be written on this subject. Notes of an Itinerant Policeman 2011-01-24T03:00:19.187Z
Dr. Reinhold Forster, having given a short account of the captain's death, adds as follows: 'Thus fell this truly glorious and justly admired navigator. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z
Within an hour or two of his death he wrote a short account of the engagement to King James. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z
Here may be interpolated a short account of the very peculiar avifauna found in the Tertiary strata of Santa Cruz in Patagonia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z
Gives a short account of the slavery struggle in Illinois in 1822-24. The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830
These two letters are connected by a short account which is intended to give the historical situation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo"
This is a recapitulation of the fundamental principles of his life, and a short account of the first early days of the brotherhood. Brother Francis Less than the least
Finally, in Chapter V., there is a short account of the methods of graduating and calibrating glass apparatus for use in quantitative experiments. The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame For the use of chemical and physical students
New edition, entitled "A short account of the Geology of the Isle of Wight," by H. J. Osborne White, F.G.S., The Geological Story of the Isle of Wight
Gives a short account of the unusual cold of 1816-17, which affected western immigration. The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830
The object of this little book is to give in as simple a form as possible a short account of some of the British Wild Bees, Wasps, Ants, etc., scientifically known as the Hymenoptera Aculeata. Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects
In some respects it has been an acquisition to the nation, and a short account of it shall now be given. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I.
An essay, with a short account of American currency. A Yankee from the West A Novel
Sit down a moment, friend Seraphin, and listen to a short account of my scheme. The Progressionists, and Angela.
Upon the summit of the hill we erected a pile of stones, and deposited another letter for Captain Parry, containing a short account of our proceedings. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea
But as there seemed no immediate prospect of further success, I thought of drawing up a short account of what had been done, and presenting it to the Royal Society. The Pencil of Nature
It is of a pilgrimage which I made to visit his library that I would give some short account. Stevensoniana Being a Reprint of Various Literary and Pictorial Miscellany Associated with Robert Louis Stevenson, the Man and His Work
On July 26th, he stated: "My Lords: "I gave your Lordships a short account of my taking Capt. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day
The "extra" containing the short account of the occurrence has gone the rounds, read in each shanty. An Artilleryman's Diary
The father himself forbade his feverish child to talk, and appeared to be quite contented with the short account given by Klytia. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle
When I arrived there, after the interview I have related, I sat down and wrote a short account of the events of my life, so far as they were known to me. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience
This literature was chiefly lyrical in form, but also included many other kinds, of which a short account may be given. A Short History of French Literature
There is an old proverb, sir, that short accounts make long friends. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15
With the exception of Babylonian dated tablets and some Egyptian inscriptions, we possess no contemporary evidence about the reign of Cambyses but the short account of Darius in the Behistun inscription. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens"
For completeness' sake I add a short account of the Turanian family, chiefly taken from my Survey of Languages, published 1855:— Tungusic Class. Lectures on The Science of Language
Of these establishments we shall now give a short account. Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country
Then follows a short account of the emperors and their female relatives. A Problem in Modern Ethics being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion, addressed especially to Medical Psychologists and Jurists
The following short account of the Christians of the East may perhaps be acceptable. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem
This short account suggested a new project to Marina. The New-York Weekly Magazine or Miscellaneous Repository. Alphonso and Marina
Having arrived at Cairo, a short account of the history of the city may be interesting to some readers. Visits To Monasteries in the Levant
Describe the position of Chiswick—and give a short account of its Gardens, and the F�tes that were held there every year. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)
The short account of creation first translated in 1890 by T. G. Pinches is distinguished by its non-mythical character; in particular, the 217 dragon of chaos and darkness is conspicuous by her absence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume"
Europe is already described in the third Lusiad, this short account of it has as great propriety, as the manner of it contains dignity. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem
Under this head it is proposed to give a short account of the rise and development of towns in central and western continental Europe since the downfall of the Roman Empire. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere"
And so," said the colonel, after hearing from me a short account of the events which had induced me to turn my eyes to France,—"and so you'd be a soldier? Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I
With the author's last corrections and improvements, to which is prefixed a short account of his life, written by himself. Marcy The Refugee
We have a short account of her summer in the following letter to Miss Butler, written in October, from Queen Anne Street. Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind
A short account of the Grand Lama of Thibet Tartary shall complete our view of the superstitions of the East. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem
His first work, which appeared in the “Gospel Standard,” 1844, was “A short account of the Lord’s Gracious Dealings with One of the Elect Vessels of Mercy,” and is autobiographical. The Annals of Willenhall
Mr. Heron, Kitty, and Elizabeth remained with Rupert in the study, listening to the short account which he gave of the wreck of the Arizona, as he had learnt it from Mason's lips. Under False Pretences A Novel
Signatures A short account may be given of each member of the partnership. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784
The late Reverend Mr. Joseph Wilkins, a dissenting clergyman, at Weymouth, in Dorsetshire, had the following remarkable dream, which is copied verbatim from a short account of his life. Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed
Some short account of the writers whose authorities have been adduced in the course of these notes may not now be improper. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem
In Mrs Gomme’s Traditional Games, several versions of each game, together with a short account of the suggested origin and of the custom or belief indicated, are given for each game. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton"
December 13th.—One of the papers has a short account of the application of Stone in its columns this morning. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital
In this chapter I purpose to give a short account of those principles, on which the conspirators acted, and which were regarded by them as those of their church. Guy Fawkes or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605
Sources.—The direct source was probably a short account of Timon in Plutarch's Life of Marcus Antonius. An Introduction to Shakespeare
In the evening I was at Lady Salisbury’s, when arrived the Duke of Sussex, who gave a short account to Sefton of what had passed, and of the King’s speech to the company. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II
Let me, then, give you a short account of our visit to Fountain Elephant, which if ever finished, with its concomitant streets, &c., will be an 8th wonder of the world. Before and after Waterloo Letters from Edward Stanley, sometime Bishop of Norwich (1802; 1814; 1816)
As information about our own art must be valuable to us, I give a short account of English embroidery. Needlework As Art
They first met in Edinburgh, and her short account conjures up the whole scene before us:— Ten o'clock struck as I read this note. A Book of Sibyls Miss Barbauld, Miss Edgeworth, Mrs Opie, Miss Austen
The same person gave me another map explaining the country, which extends some way west from the Sutluj, and of which a short account will be found in the Appendix. An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha
I leave you to judge, by this short account, that nothing that can be wished for in the country was wanting in Tierra-Alta. Adventures in the Philippine Islands
I keep very short accounts with God, and I would confess it at once.” The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit
We give a short account of the religion of the Germans. History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems
We are enabled to give the following short account of this very interesting cruise. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam'
Goaded by the derisive shouts of his three fellow officers he gave a short account of himself. The Island Mystery
Meeting with no response, I embarked on a short account of the past travels and achievements of the Dutch, the Spaniards, and the French in the art of settlement in foreign lands. Mountain Meditations and some subjects of the day and the war
A short account of what he did, told in his own words, is here presented. Little Masterpieces of Science: Invention and Discovery
A very short account only can be given of the sets of gods of which these are the heads. History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems
It will indulge, therefore, only a necessary and proper curiosity to introduce the subject of this notice by a short account of a family whose striking traits survive in him so remarkably. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848
It would be well-spent labour if some sympathetic historian could find time to write a short account of the Plymouth Brethren, giving details of the origin, tenets, divisions, and influence of the sect. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Blake accordingly gave a short account of his journey and explained his present straits. Blake's Burden
He begins with a short account of the Roman Criminal Law; and then of English law before the Conquest. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice
I suppose he made it up from the short account in the guide-book. The Manor House School
Florus is useful in giving us a short account of events in periods where we have no books of Livy to guide us. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight
May it please your Excellency,—The narrative herewith inclosed, gives your Excellency some short account of the success of my feeble endeavors, through the blessing of God upon them, in the affair there related. The History of Dartmouth College
In these districts the lands of the Magi are fertile; and it may be as well to give a short account of that sect and their studies, since we have occasion to mention their name. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens
All I have here related was a received usage, observed by the heathen nations in general; and this usage was founded on the principles of that religion of which I have given a short account. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6)
If this short account of the design of the whole shall give you any satisfaction, I shall esteem my pains well bestowed. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance
Read, if necessary, some short account of the triplex acies, the usual Roman order of battle. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight
A delay of sending the foregoing narrative to the press, gives an opportunity to oblige my friends with a short account of the success of Mr. Ripley's mission to Canada. The History of Dartmouth College
It is a good thing to keep short accounts with God. Days of Heaven Upon Earth
A short account must also be given here of the method of Breuer and Freud, or the psycho-analytic method. The Sexual Life of the Child
Baillet had supplied him with a pretty strong outline, in his short account of Parisian printers. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance
Preceded by a short account of the Development of the Alphabet. Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery
A short account of Colonel Brancker, who was Colonel Trenchard's main support, will illustrate this special good fortune of the Flying Corps. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force
The work contains four hundred verses, and gives only a short account of the doctrines of love, dealing more with other matters. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks
He began his lectures at Glasgow in November 1796, and a short account of them may be found in his Tour to the Highlands, vol. ii. p. Popular Lectures on Zoonomia Or The Laws of Animal Life, in Health and Disease
This short account of my journey from London to Shanghai by way of the Siberian Railway was at first intended for private circulation only, in order to meet the enquiries of numerous personal friends. Through Siberia and Manchuria By Rail
In order to satisfy public curiosity the burgomaster published, in July, a short account of Hauser's previous life, gleaned from him by careful questioning. The True Story Book
In giving a short account of our life in Borneo, I shall avoid alike all political questions, or, as much as possible, individual histories among the English community. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak
We shall give in Chapter XXIII. a short account of the features of its spectrum. The Story of the Heavens
I am in a position to give a short account of Morant’s last hours. The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon
The next engagement of consequence is that of Guilford Court House, and Williams has left a short account of it in a hasty letter to his brother. A sketch of the life and services of Gen. Otho Holland Williams Read before the Maryland historical society, on Thursday evening, March 6, 1851
I have now been for some years, and especially these last few months, more or less thinking and praying respecting publishing a short account of the Lord’s dealings with me. The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller
Borneo is so little known that a short account of it may be interesting. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak
Take a woman's advice for once, and remember, that, 'short accounts make long friends.' Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17
There is a short account of him in Smith's History of Kerry, in which he is mentioned as lately deceased. Notes and Queries, Number 76, April 12, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc
I proceed to answer the questions you have put to me, and to give you some short account of the appearance of the country in the Nicobar Islands, and the customs of the inhabitants. Letters on the Nicobar islands, their natural productions, and the manners, customs, and superstitions of the natives with an account of an attempt made by the Church of the United Brethren, to convert them to Christianity
Please not to let it be a short account, but a long one. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians
Few pictures of domestic life in the seventeenth century are more pleasing than that given by this lady in the short account of her girlhood, which opens her fantastical autobiography. The Dukeries
In speaking of the drilling of firemen, I shall give a short account of the plan followed here, which has been tolerably successful. Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction
"Give me a short account of his history." Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers
In compliance with her request I explained the inscriptions, and gave her a short account of the Rosetta stone and the works of Young and Champollion and other Egyptologists. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883
I will now give you a short account of the fur trade. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians
Have the pupils write a short account of their visit to the woods. Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study
General Reading.—In addition to the works of Andrews and Fyffe referred to in the footnotes, the following are excellent short accounts of the political history of Europe since 1815. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe
The young Shawanoe had given a short account of his extraordinary meeting with Hay-uta, when the older warrior tried to take his life, but Jack knew nothing more than the main incident. Footprints in the Forest
He gave a short account of the 11th Infantry Brigade, which he commanded, and to which the London Rifle Brigade was attached, and outlined the scheme of training. Short History of the London Rifle Brigade
Well, it must be a short account now; perhaps I may describe another hunt, more at length, another time. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians
Give a short account of your Christmas dinner, distinguishing between the sustenance for the body, and the food for the mind. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890
The following is a short account of what he learned. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century
A short account of his life and writings was published at Edinburgh in 1779. On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening, with Biographical Notices of Them, 2nd edition, with considerable additions
Perhaps a short account of its origin will be entertaining to you. A Week of Instruction and Amusement, or, Mrs. Harley's birthday present to her daughter : interspersed with short stories, outlines of sacred and prophane history, geography &c.
We shall now proceed to give a short account of the proceedings of the day. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844
From the preceding short account of this celebrated Ode, it will appear that the transitions are extremely artful, the sentiments noble, and that the whole conduct is happy and judicious. An Essay on the Lyric Poetry of the Ancients
Before we follow Wallis on his voyage across the Pacific, we will give a short account of the wretched natives of Tierra del Fuego, and of the general appearance of their country. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century
The mention of Castlereagh seems to call for a short account of one who, after assisting in carrying the Act of Union, was destined to win a European reputation as a disciple of Pitt. William Pitt and the Great War
Thus, my dear, I have given you a short account of all the books contained in the sacred volumes. A Week of Instruction and Amusement, or, Mrs. Harley's birthday present to her daughter : interspersed with short stories, outlines of sacred and prophane history, geography &c.
He gave a short account of what had happened, and then added the personal details of his talk with Gaddon. The Monster
As we have used the modern names, it is easy to follow the short account of his route that we have given, on any atlas of the present day. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World
We shall devote the rest of our space to a short account of the life and travels of Hiouen-thsang. Chips From A German Workshop - Volume I Essays on the Science of Religion
We shall therefore, give in this chapter a short account of the bloody butchery of the inhabitants of that beautiful little colony at Wyoming, and what Col. Reminiscences of the Military Life and Sufferings of Col. Timothy Bigelow, Commander of the Fifteenth Regiment of the Massachusetts Line in the Continental Army, during the War of the Revolution
In the evening I will, my dear; but at present, I wish to give you a short account of the contents of the books contained in the sacred volumes. A Week of Instruction and Amusement, or, Mrs. Harley's birthday present to her daughter : interspersed with short stories, outlines of sacred and prophane history, geography &c.
I append a short account of his method. A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners
Penhallow's short account is inexact, and many of the more recent narratives are not only exaggerated, but sometimes absurdly incorrect. A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I France and England in North America
In the short account of the voyage which is to be found in William Coxe's, Account of the Russian Discoveries, &c., The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II
A very short account of one chapter will sufficiently characterize the whole work. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.)
So you have a short account of the two estates of men; of the estate of grace and righteousness without sin, and the estate of sin and misery without grace. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning
By way of reply Constable Malone gave a short account of the man's position in life. Lady Bountiful
When Michael had finished his short account of his doings, which merely touched on essentials, they realized that they were in Hyde Park. There was a King in Egypt
This article does not deal exhaustively with the birds of the Nilgiris; it is merely a short account of the birds commonly seen in the higher regions of those hills during the summer months. Birds of the Indian Hills
But first to give the adventures of the latter in that picturesque land, of which a short account will suffice; then afterwards to the incidents of my story. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco
Happening to be in Norway just now, and believing that young people feel an interest in the land of the old sea-kings, I send you a short account of my experiences. Freaks on the Fells Three Months' Rustication
I told Timbo that I should keep him to his promise, as I was much interested in the short account he had given of himself. In the Wilds of Africa
This short account of his sham impeachment is introduced here merely as a part of the historic continuity of the narrative. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I
We may close this chapter with a short account of the Supplement to Bougainville’s Travels, which was composed in 1772, and published twenty-four years later. Diderot and the Encyclopædists Volume II.
There is also mention of other saints as suitable company for Wenceslaus, and a short account of how that prince qualified for a halo himself. From a Terrace in Prague
Tis but a few whole days amount To three score years and ten; And all beyond that short account Is sorrow toil and pain. Quaint Epitaphs
But Dickens never did anything better than the short account of Mr. Grewgious’s dinner being brought from the tavern by two waiters: “a stationary waiter,” and “a flying waiter.” Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens
Nevertheless, I wrote her each day a short account of my doings, and her friendly replies were a source of encouragement, of comfort. A Daughter of the Middle Border
Some short account of them seems all the more needed, because the first descriptions published gave the impression that they were far more considerable than they really are. Impressions of South Africa
Last winter one of their friends published a short account of this little home, and happening to meet that day a gentleman well known as a financier all over the country, handed it to him. The Youth's Companion Volume LII, Number 11, Thursday, March 13, 1879
Cash payments and short accounts have taken the place of barter and credit. Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography.
In this work, at pages 121-123, is a short account of Patrick Hamilton, with a reference to Francis Lambert's work on the Apocalypse. The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6)
A short account of the Scottish lake region, with map. Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English Based on the Requirements for Admission to College
Such is a short account of the Cause, Progress, and Morbid Appearances of this deadly malady, as they came under my notice. An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners
A short account of myself, I believe, will be necessary, and it shall be a short one. Sense and Sensibility
“I am, certainly, and if you wish it, shall be happy to give you a short account of it.” The Mission; or Scenes in Africa
I gave a short account of Captain Tooke and Mr Cole, as they appeared to me when I first joined the unfortunate Kite. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor
A short account of the theater in Shakespeare's day may be made interesting. Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English Based on the Requirements for Admission to College
I thought it best to give this short account of Trincomalee before resuming the narrative of my own adventures. My First Voyage to Southern Seas
He said nothing to this; and I went on and gave him a short account of my history, of the adventures which had occurred to me, and of the search in which I was engaged. Mark Seaworth
Before, however, I go on with my journal I will give a short account of the position now taken up by the British army. Hurricane Hurry
There, I have given you a short account of missionary work in the Pacific. Ben Hadden or, Do Right Whatever Comes Of It
With the writing materials he had found on board the schooner, Tom wrote a short account of their adventures, and their intentions as to their future proceedings, and corked the paper up in a bottle. The Three Admirals
A short account of the various expeditions, and of the adventures of the gallant men who have made the attempt, would alone fill a volume. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign
“Then I ought first to tell you who I am,” I replied; and I gave him a short account of myself, and my late adventures, and how I came to meet with Pedro. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas
I must now give a short account of the numerous public events of deep interest which occurred after this. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham
This anecdote about a great American begins with a short account of his life and work. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year
Mr. J. O. Tarling, late of the Shanghai Detective Service, read the short account in the evening newspaper, and was unusually thoughtful. The Daffodil Mystery
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba I will endeavor to give you a short account of our progress in the culture of butternuts and black walnuts. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting Battle Creek, Michigan, September 10 and 11, 1934
I begged Pedro to act as spokesman, and he gave a short account of our adventures, as well as of my history. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas
I-tsing then gives a short account of the system of education. India: What can it teach us? A Course of Lectures Delivered before the University Of Cambridge
The zemindar sat by while he ate his meal, and Harry gave him a short account of the manner in which he had effected his escape. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War
It may not be improper here to introduce a short account of the manner of bathing in the sea at Brighthelmston. Highways and Byways in Sussex
A short account of him will be found in Owen’s Cambrian Biography. The Sleeping Bard or, Visions of the World, Death, and Hell
I may as well here pause in my personal narrative to give a short account of the cause of the disastrous revolt of the Indians of Peru, from which so many thousand lives were sacrificed. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas
I will insert a short account which Porter has since furnished me. Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure
Besides the principal saint for each day, in this collection is added a short account of some others who were very remarkable in history, or famous among our ancestors. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March
I have now been for some years, and especially these last few months, more or less thinking and praying respecting publishing a short account of the Lord's dealings with me. A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself, First Part
As the officers and men stood in turn before the General, the A.D.C. read out a short account of what each had done to win the decoration. The Great War As I Saw It
A short account of their parents may not be out of place here.  The Gipsies' Advocate or, Observations on the Origin, Character, Manners, and Habits of The English Gipsies
My aim in compiling this little book has been to provide a short account of the Palestine campaign, illustrated from the experiences of one who was present. With the British Army in The Holy Land
A literary history of the     gospels, showing the state of the text, and the grammatical     peculiarities of their idiom, and containing a short account of the     early versions, would be an invaluable work. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March
Together with a short account of the Maximes and Policies used by Queen Elizabeth in her Government. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria"
The Apology of Aristides contains a short account of the history of Jesus; his conception, birth, preaching, choice of the 12 Apostles, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, sending out of the 12 Apostles are mentioned. History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7)
This short account of the rise of political democracy is necessarily but an outline of the matter, and while it is not easy to define the exact limits, there is no difficulty in noting omissions. The Rise of the Democracy
We will therefore only select a single and short account of each year; until about 1840 or '42; not long after which a few other inventors came before the public. Obed Hussey Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap
In his history15 Rev. Mr. Jones says: As the powwows always unite witchcraft with the application of their medicines I shall here give a short account of this curious art. The Mide'wiwin or "Grand Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 143-300
Lacking an authentic portrait of the man Correggio, we have to content ourselves with the short account of his character given by Vasari. Correggio A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures And A Portrait Of The Painter With Introduction And Interpretation
"Jack" lies curled up by my feet while I write this short account. Adrift on an Ice-Pan
"Yes, only the night before I came down here our house was broken into;" and I gave him a short account of what had happened. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers
Soon after our departure this day, a sealed tin-case, sufficiently buoyant to float, was thrown overboard, containing a short account of our proceedings, and the position of the most conspicuous points. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2
It remains that we give a short account of the nature and extent of his prodigious attainments as a linguist. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 436 Volume 17, New Series, May 8, 1852
To understand that story a short account must be given at the outset of the situation and character of the island. The Story of Newfoundland
In 1831 a short account, which is false in almost every particular, appeared in the Albany Evening Journal under the head of "Gabriel's Defeat." An Account of Some of the Principal Slave Insurrections, and Others, Which Have Occurred, or Been Attempted, in the United States and Elsewhere, During the Last Two Centuries.
Here Mr. Gusher introduced Topman, his partner, and gave him a short account of the business she was on. The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family
But, to prevent all misconception, I will now myself give a short account of the origin of The Feast at Solhoug. The Feast at Solhoug
In proof of what I say, I will endeavour to give a short account of a journey I made last summer from Cork to the far-famed Lakes of Killarney. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852
But you will only listen to one more very short account. Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton
It is my purpose to give a short account of what is known about the authors of these verses, to analyse the general characteristics of their art, and to illustrate the theme by copious translations. Wine, Women, and Song Mediaeval Latin Students' songs; Now first translated into English verse
But this speech was not made till after that dinner at Lord Brentford's, of which a short account must be given. Phineas Finn The Irish Member
Next comes a lesson upon the growth of tobacco leading up to a short account of the slave-trade, already a subject of differing opinion in the United States, as well as in England. Forgotten Books of the American Nursery A History of the Development of the American Story-Book
Yussuf wants me to write a short account of the faith from his dictation.  Letters from Egypt
In concluding this short account of the errors of insight, I may observe that their range is obviously much greater than that of the previously considered classes of presentative illusion. Illusions A Psychological Study
I hope this short account will be news to some of your chicks, of whom I am one, dear Jack; and I remain yours truly, H. S. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 No 1, Nov 1877
Dear St. Nicholas: We are traveling in Europe for a short time, and I thought, perhaps, you might like to hear a short account of our journey. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, October 1878, No. 12
Our hero was speedily surrounded by a group of sympathetic friends, to whom he gave a short account of himself. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood
But they evidently do tell the newspapers because later on we picked up a short account of the sighting in the Washington papers. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects
From this short account of the process of insight, its relation to perception and introspection becomes pretty plain. Illusions A Psychological Study
That will do, perhaps, as a short account of the ideal scope of anthropology. Anthropology
While continuing their efforts and relieving each other at intervals, Doctor Wilhelm and Frederick gave a short account of the catastrophe on the Roland. Atlantis
I now shall send you a short account of Mr. Richardson's death, as far as I was able to make out the circumstances from his servant. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government
Ruth sat for some moments in silence after she had read in the paper the short account of the missing girls. The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Dexie then explained how she became acquainted with the farmer, and gave them a short account of the troubles he had experienced while visiting Nova Scotia. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces
I will now give you a short account of Columbus, who was one of the greatest men the world ever produced. Peter Parley's Tales About America and Australia
In this short account, the word "glorious" is used five times, and in all but the last, it is grossly misapplied. The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies
The book begins with a short account of Britain before the coming of St Augustine. Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days
Give me a short account of this art in Germany, France, and Spain. A Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery. With a Short Explanation of Some of the Principal Natural Phenomena. For the Use of Schools and Families. Enlarged and Revised Edition.
What this difficulty is I will state hereafter, but it may add to the interest of the problem if I first give a short account of the curious position that has been brought about. Amusements in Mathematics
I will now give you a short account of the discovery of this ocean. Peter Parley's Tales About America and Australia
Remember me to Rogers, who wrote to me lately, with a short account of your poem, which, I trust, is near the light. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals
He wrote a short account from them called an abridgment. A Young Folks' History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
With the author's last corrections and improvements to which is prefixed a short account of his life, written by himself. Through Forest and Fire Wild-Woods Series No. 1
It is no doubt the same with those called spotted field mice, by Mr Stæhlin,5 in his short account of the New Northern Archipelago. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16
At this crisis, when all was given up for lost, Columbus had presence of mind enough to retire to his cabin and to write upon parchment a short account of his voyage. Peter Parley's Tales About America and Australia
As we have frequently mentioned Grotius, the short account of so great a man, which is inserted in Langbaine, will not be unpleasing to the reader. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II
One may see by this short account what a heterogeneous work it is. Musicians of To-Day
I therefore think, before I go any further, it will be as well to give a short account of his religious opinions at this time, as they were very much bound up with his life. Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. Of Trinity College, Cambridge Extracted From His Letters And Diaries, With Reminiscences Of His Conversation By His Friend Christopher Carr Of The Same College
The reviewer, however, does not enter upon any criticism of the play or of the translation; he gives merely a short account of Shakespearean translation in the two countries before Lembcke. An Essay Toward a History of Shakespeare in Norway
I will now give you a short account of Van Diemen's Land. Peter Parley's Tales About America and Australia
Then Susy followed with a short account of Zip, and how he had stuck himself full of burs. Dotty Dimple Out West
In closing this consideration of the minnesingers, I will quote some of their verses and melodies, giving short accounts of the authors. Critical and Historical Essays Lectures delivered at Columbia University
The short account which I have here given does not contain the whole of what is handed down to us by ancient writers, or discovered by modern research, concerning this remarkable order. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12)
As to what had passed in England, a very short account will suffice. Oddsfish!
We have now, however, got safe here, after a tedious voyage of nine weeks, and I will give you a short account of what happened during that time. The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham.
I wonder much my letters then gave me so short accounts; they only said the Orange party was grown strong again, since Barnevelt had suffered. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05
"As you have been in the country for many years, suppose that you give us a short account of your experience," cried Fred. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia
The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career. Three Years in Europe Places I Have Seen and People I Have Met
This Breviary seems to have contained nothing more than a short account of the Victors in every Olympiad. The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended To which is Prefix'd, A Short Chronicle from the First Memory of Things in Europe, to the Conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great
Nothing more is now necessary than that I should give a short account of the writings which compose the present volume. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12)
About this time two criminal courts were assembled in order to try offenders, and as the proceedings in these cases are, in a great measure, new, a short account of them may not be unacceptable. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island
"And, as short accounts make long friendships," said the medical man, "I should like to receive my fee for attendance." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 346, August, 1844
And he went on to give a short account of what had happened, which Abbie did not interrupt by word or gesture; she sat with her head bent, and her lips working against each other. Bressant
Thus I have given a short account of heroic plays. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04
Let me give you a short account of this week's work. The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author.
He, however, appears to have derived his information chiefly from Blume, who wrote a short account of Jamaica, in 1672, at which time cacao was the chief export of the island. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c.
These, to gratify, as far as possible, the curiosity of those readers whose attention is particularly directed to natural history, have been engraved, and a short account of them is thrown together in this chapter. The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay With an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island (1789)
It remains to give a short account of his labours as a contributor. Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2)
We now turn to a short account of the works and plant which have been erected near Wolverhampton to prove the commercial success of the new system of manufacturing phosphorus. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891
As for Fane, he had him locked up with his short account. The Younger Set
Implements required in manufacturing.—In the body of this report I have noticed all the different kinds of implements required, I may however, again briefly notice them, and give a short account of each. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c.
The short account which I have given here does bare justice to the evidence which came thick and full against the prisoner, leaving upon the minds of none the remotest doubt of his fearful criminality. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843
We shall proceed to give a short account of one or two dialogues in which he endeavours to keep clear of this confusion. Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2)
There are also short accounts of United States' explorations in the Antarctic regions, and a statement of the object, and position of the Arctic observers under the United States Signal Stations. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 6, March, 1885
Having now traced the steps by which the Congolese Government reached its present anomalous position, we will proceed to give a short account of its material progress and administration. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.)
Give a short account of Joseph and his family. Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine
I must now try in a few words to give a short account of what we saw at the Victoria Falls in July, 1903, when the breath of civilization had scarcely touched them. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time
We finish the history of this period with a short account of the state of medicine and natural sciences in Bohemia. Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations
I cannot permit Colonel M'Donnell to return home without giving your excellency a short account of our proceedings here. The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock
Abbott, Fairhaven, Conn. "Dear Sir:— "I have just read your interesting life of Kit Carson, and write to give you a short account of his last sickness and death. Christopher Carson
His companion gave him a short account of the accident and of Undershaw's handling of it. The Mating of Lydia
Even from the short account given in these pages, it ought to be apparent that the supreme cause of disaster was simply bad generalship. The Liberation of Italy
We shall attempt to present our readers with a short account- 1st. The Life of Hugo Grotius With Brief Minutes of the Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of the Netherlands
He often found, as he said, "a long face and a short account at the bank." Whistler Stories
I then gave her a short account of what had passed, taking care, as my uncle desired me, not to make things worse than they were. Jacques Bonneval
And he began a short account of himself, more intimate than any he had yet given her; to which Lydia listened with her open, friendly look, perhaps a little shyer than before. The Mating of Lydia
You ask me for a short account of what tanks have done in the war. Fields of Victory
Cruise has given us a short account of the manner of preserving heads; and we find it also detailed in Rutherford's journal, somewhat more minutely. John Rutherford, the White Chief
I will conclude this chapter with a short account of some of the applications of Socialism to particular problems which were studied by the Society in or about this period of its history. The History of the Fabian Society
At the outset the author gives a brief sketch of the early settlement of Haiti, followed by a short account of her development along commercial and racial lines up to the Revolution of 1791. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916
In the earlier part of this paper we have given a short account of the chief characteristics of the more important gum substitutes. Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891
South Hemisphere, short account of Voyages to, xiv. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson
In the more general and popular acceptation of the word, however, anecdotes are short accounts of detached interesting particulars. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1
Well, they went, they continued to go; but, in later times, got into the way of returning with a most short account of eels. Past and Present
Soon after our departure this day a sealed tin-case, sufficiently buoyant to float, was thrown overboard, containing a short account of our proceedings and the position of the most conspicuous points. The Journey to the Polar Sea
Now let me give a short account of the following composures. Hymns and Spiritual Songs
A short account of the Portuguese possessions between the Cape of Good Hope and China. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07
"I am, certainly, and if you wish it, shall be happy to give you a short account of it." The Mission
A short account of the voyage is given. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 01 of 55 1493-1529 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century
I propose to give a short account of the society and conditions of life in the spiritual spheres. Strange Visitors
It will perhaps be beneficial to give the reader a short account of some of the forms under which the dragon is manifesting himself at the present time in order to "deceive" the people. The Revelation Explained
Other useful short accounts of the wool trade and the Stapler's Company may be found in the following works: Sir C.P. Medieval People
I shall give the Reader a short account of their names, and not say much of their fortunes. Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Rich'd Hooker, George Herbert, &C, Volume 2
Bradley gave us a short account of the expedition. California Four Months among the Gold-Finders, being the Diary of an Expedition from San Francisco to the Gold Districts
The first part of Chapter XVII. is entitled the 'Limits between Private Ethics and the Art of Legislation;' and a short account of it will complete the view of the author's Ethical Theory. Moral Science; a Compendium of Ethics
In imagination I supplied them, as I propose to do, for your benefit, Sir, in the following short account. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 9, 1890
I should like to go on giving the reader a short account of this animal's more striking personal peculiarities, but the subject seems to grow under my hand. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull
Of Mr. Farrer, I shall hereafter give an account in a more seasonable place; but before I proceed farther, I will give this short account of Mr. Arthur Woodnot. Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Rich'd Hooker, George Herbert, &C, Volume 2
They explored so many fields of literature, and produced so much of interest and importance, that a short account of their work can hardly fail to give a false impression of it. Landmarks in French Literature
You'll expect some short account of my journey to this great city. Selected English Letters (XV - XIX Centuries)
Kepler at once wrote a short account of it, from which may be gathered some idea of his attitude towards astrology. Kepler
Threlkeld, in a short account of the plants in the neighbourhood of Dublin. The Botanist's Companion, Volume II
Columbus took the road by Villa Franca, where he waited on the queen, then staying at the nunnery of St Anthony, and gave her a short account of his voyage. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
For a short account of these Factories, see Appendix. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time
A short account of the process by which I came to a conclusion which, if established, must overthrow so many ingenious theories, will not, I trust, be uninteresting to your readers. Notes and Queries, Number 22, March 30, 1850
For a short account of The Disposition of Our Public Lands, see an article by A.B. Government and Administration of the United States
His business there was to compile a Review of the most material transactions at home and abroad, during the last war; in which he has included a short account of the late rebellion. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume V.
In telling about a runaway accident, what points would you mention if you were writing a short account for a newspaper? Composition-Rhetoric
Having given this short account of his life, which perhaps is all that is preserved any where concerning him; we shall now consider him, first, as a poet, and then as a prose writer. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV
Here we have no longer the short account and severe estimate of an indifferent spectator; it is the cry of popular rage and vengeance reproduced by the lively imagination of an angered poet. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1
She began by praising our nation; it is the custom of these people; and then, she gave them a short account of the misfortunes she had experienced. Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816 Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia.
I then gave my son a short account of their manners and habits, from the best works on the history of these animals. The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island
For pure information, a short account is desirable, but a long account is of greater interest. Composition-Rhetoric
The former has already been sufficiently described; but a short account of the present state of the actors may serve to elucidate the events that are to follow. The Red Rover
For a short account of their debates see the Century Magazine for July, 1887, p. A School History of the United States
They received him with joy, asked him to enter their tents, and to give a short account of his adventures. Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816 Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia.
To answer this satisfactorily, it will be best to give a short account of the mode of production of the hoof in general. Diseases of the Horse's Foot
A short account of that interesting and most important instrument, the Opthalmoscope, will command the attention of the general reader. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862
The repeated and often bitter accusation brought against the advocates of Latitude that they were 'Socinians,' or at least tainted with 'Socinianism,' renders appropriate some short account of Socinus himself. Unitarianism
Returning to Rome on September 14, the only entries I find in the journal for the first few days are, "Painting all day at home," and a short account of a soirée at the Persianis'. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I.
He gives his master a short account of his voyage. Gulliver's Travels
For a few moments we waited in suspense, and then the man held up a sheet of paper containing a short account of the shooting of the President. Edison, His Life and Inventions
A short account of the process of making it, and the rites performed, may be interesting, as showing still further their gloomy superstition. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1
I gave him a short account of my adventures in the Rooirand. Prester John
But seeing they arose, as they lay almost in silence among us, at least in short account suddenly passed over, we were very unwilling they should die again, and be buried twice among us. Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia, and the Letter to a Friend
The short accounts added nothing to what she already knew. Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise
She gave him a short account of her party and business at Lyme. Persuasion
The Critical Review, which also gave a short account of the Parent's Assistant in its number for January 1797, does not rehearse the contents. De Libris: Prose and Verse
Trusting that this short account of our journey may not be wholly uninteresting to his Excellency, I have, etc., Explorations in Australia, Illustrated,
A short account of his life will form the best introduction to his works. Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia, and the Letter to a Friend
Perhaps you will be more interested in his poem after you have read this short account of the mighty giant whose belt of stars is longer than other giants were tall. Classic Myths
The introduction to the excellent translation of Balzac's novels undertaken by Mr. Saintsbury, contains a short account of his life, but this only fills a few pages and does not enter into much detail. Honore de Balzac, His Life and Writings
Some short account from documents of that date may be of interest. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734
I will endeavour to give a short account of the drugs, and mode of using them, generally employed. The Dog
To this question I replied, by giving a short account of my journey in Nubia. Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred
The Ministers presented themselves in the Chamber of Deputies, and a short account of the late revolution was given by General Almonte, who, by the way, was never taken prisoner, as was at first reported. Life in Mexico
I shall give a receipt by all means—all regular: short accounts make long friends. Tales and Novels — Volume 08
One of the most curious examples is that known as the Walum Olum, a short account of the early history of the Delaware tribe, written in that idiom, with mnemonic symbols attached. Aboriginal American Authors
The speaker concluded by giving a short account of the manners of the people and their customs, as far as an opportunity was had to observe them. Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
The second section gives a short account of the early attempts to classify animals, more particularly of the divisions established by Aristotle. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 03, January, 1858
I have also written from Smyrna, and shall, from time to time, transmit short accounts of my movements, but I feel totally unequal to long letters. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1
To avoid useless repetitions, before speaking of the population, climate, diseases, &c., a short account of the immediate neighbourhood is necessary. Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People
And, because it would take up too much time to tell his great deeds one by one, I will give a short account of them. The Hermits
This is a short account of what I must, with reluctance, call a most cruel and carefully planned massacre. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal
As this province is a new field of labor, perhaps a short account of it will not be uninteresting. Daughters of the Cross: or Woman's Mission
In a later chapter of this autobiography I intend to give a short account of what happened to the emigrants afterwards. Philip Gilbert Hamerton An Autobiography, 1834-1858, and a Memoir by His Wife, 1858-1894
Much is said of the pernicious consequences arising from lectures and periodicals, as though a short account of anything must of necessity be a superficial one; but this is far from the truth. The Elements of Character
Each man listens attentively to his partner, and when the five minutes are up, he has to write a short account of her conversation, on paper, which the hostess provides. Games for Everybody
In the July number of this Journal for 1880, I gave a short account of certain changes in the Sprengel-pump by means of which far better vacua could be obtained than had been previously possible. Scientific American Supplement, No. 303, October 22, 1881
I find that there are times and places when even I do better not to appear, as a short account of my adventures will prove to you. The Pilgrims of the Rhine
The New York paper that she had seen on the train had only a short account. Together
For the guidance of the reader it may be noted that a short account of the works of these authors may be found in the Journal of the Society of Leather Trades' Chemists, vol. v. Synthetic Tannins
The most satisfactory short account, and of special value to beginners. Early European History
Dr. Draper took down from his lips a short account of the battle of Fort Washington, where his two brothers were captured. American Prisoners of the Revolution
The Annales, though not literature in the proper sense, were so important, as forming materials for it, that it may be well to give a short account of them. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius
These tendencies will be clear from a short account of the chief schoolmen or writers on Scholastic Philosophy. The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304
In conclusion, a short account of the previous editions of Hakluyt's Voyages may be found useful. The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 01
Make a list of all the Germanic nations mentioned in this chapter, and give a short account of each. Early European History
Now," he said, when the fire had burned up brightly, "let us hear the full story of what has passed; you gave us a short account when we first got free. In Times of Peril
Give a short account of one of each class, with date, place, and circumstances of delivery. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius
Guy gave a short account of all that had happened. At Agincourt
I am very anxious that our business transactions should occur frequently, and that they should be settled immediately; for short accounts are favourable to long friendships. A Publisher and His Friends Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843
She then gave a short account of the visions which had, on the previous night, interrupted her visions of the Passion at the commencement of the feast of St. Joseph. The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Dunlop can take you, Ned; and you can give us a short account of what has befallen you as we ride back. In Times of Peril
Here we leave Horace, and conclude the chapter with a very short account of some of his friends who devoted themselves to poetry. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius
Our readers may, perhaps, remember, that we gave them a short account of this book, with a letter, extracted from it, in November, 1756. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons
And as you are a magnifico, you—" "Lent them! they will be mortgaged on her Arnonville farm—short accounts make long friends. Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02
A short account of the history of Mrs Miller. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
The allegations of those days I consider to have been disposed of by my subsequent life; and the present charges I shall do my best to clear away with a short account of my proceedings. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02
The second poem is the most successful of all, and a short account of it may be given here. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius
"No: only one short account, which he calls 'Memoirs relative to some India transactions,' and that struck me to be extremely unequal—in some places strong and finely expressed, In others obscure and scarce intelligible." The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2
So perhaps the following short account may really be the first attempt to tell the tale of Louisbourg from the foundation to the fall. The Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760
A short account of Jenny Jones, with the difficulties and discouragements which may attend young women in the pursuit of learning. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
When my father returned, he wrote a short account of How the "Mastiffs" went to Iceland. Autobiography of Anthony Trollope
Give a short account of the labours of any two of the great Roman grammarians, and estimate their value. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius
There is also an interesting though short account of the habits of Drosera by Dr. Milde, in the 'Bot. Insectivorous Plants
Upon this principle I have based a practice of which I will now attempt to give a short account. The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology)
Goethe adds a short account of the progress of the experiments he now undertook as well as of his efforts to interest others in his discovery. Man or Matter
Both of these writers have given short accounts of the voyage, which, as it was not successful in the purpose for which it was undertaken and promised no returns of gold, excited no public attention. The Voyage of Verrazzano A Chapter in the Early History of Maritime Discovery in America
She gave him some short account of the party, and told him that she had talked with Marie.  The Way We Live Now
That same night I wrote to Frau Ritter in Dresden, to this effect, giving her a short account of the incredible difficulties I had been drawn into. My Life — Volume 1
It will be as well to give here a short account, as gathered from letters from Wells and others to the newspapers, of the unfortunate expedition. Spinifex and Sand
Hopalong listened intently and when the short account was finished he put out his hand and smiled. Bar-20 Days
He said they only had a wire, but that one of the afternoon papers has a short account. Saturday's Child
By the above short account it will be seen that the Arabs are no longer the most skilful physicians in the world. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1
But Bakunin remained quite unconcerned, and elected to give me a short account of the retreat from Dresden, which had been successfully achieved without loss. My Life — Volume 1
A short account of the Eton people at Oxford would much oblige, my dear West, your faithful friend, H. WALPOLE. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1
Tom replied in Spanish, giving a short account of why he and his companions had come to the country, but the giant shook his head. Tom Swift in Captivity, or a Daring Escape By Airship
Although I can hardly claim Symonds as a Soul, he was so much interested in me and my friends that I must write a short account of him. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One
James, in a letter to the Prince of Orange, dated the following day, gives a short account of both these interviews.  History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second
This latter bird is so little known, that I am tempted to give a short account of it. Australian Search Party
Before going through the various chapels seriatim, it may be well to give a short account of three out of the four most interesting figures among the numerous artists who worked on the Sacro Monte. Ex Voto
When the mother had concluded her short account, all were silent for a moment, looking at one another. Mother
I continue:— 1st.—A short account, historical and legendary, of the Wartburg. 2nd.—How it has been allowed to fall into ruins. 3rd.—How it is to be restored. Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso
A short account of that class of men for whose disposal and advantage the colony was principally, if not totally, founded, seems necessary. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson
The first depositions were of the usual stereotyped character; then followed a short account of Bolla's connection with the society, of the dissemination of prohibited literature in Leghorn, and of the students' meetings. The Gadfly
I have now to add a short account of what remains of Tabachetti's work at Crea, to the very inadequate description of his work at Varallo that has been given in some earlier chapters. Ex Voto
I will give you a short account of the day. A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
A short account may be given in turn of each separate column. The Great Boer War
It may, however, be worth while to give a short account of this plant, which was introduced into England in 1596 from the Levant. The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Volume 1
Michele gave a short account of the skirmish with the squadron. The Gadfly
The story told by Mrs. Jasher commenced with a short account of her early life. The Green Mummy
I feel sure you will not object to my giving a short account of the flowers of the new species which you have sent me. More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2
A short account must be given here of the movement and exploits of these hostile bands, avoiding, as far as possible, that catalogue of obscure 'fonteins' and 'kops' which mark their progress. The Great Boer War
"Exactly, let us recapitulate; short accounts make long friends." Louise de la Valliere
As it may not be known to all my readers in what manner they proceed on these occasions in Prussia, I will here give a short account of it. The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 1
In a short account like this, it is of course impossible to describe the many interesting things that I saw on the journey up the river. Wanderings among South Sea Savages and in Borneo and the Philippines
To support my thesis about the pragmatic nature of language and literacy, a short account of the pre-verbal stage needs to be attempted here. The Civilization of Illiteracy
"I will do so," answered Mascarin, adjusting his spectacles carefully; "but before doing so, I feel that I must give you a short account of the rise and progress of this association." Caught in the Net
Those who wish short accounts in English may consult North Amer. The Common Law
I will now give a short account of Cameta, the principal town on the banks of the Tocantins, which I visited for the second time, in June,1849. The Naturalist on the River Amazons
I have given a short account of their behaviour on this occasion in my 'Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals,' p. The Descent of Man
At the short account of her father's death Miss Morstan had turned deadly white, and for a moment I feared that she was about to faint. The Sign of the Four
This point is discussed in the 'Origin of Species,' but, as it may not be familiar to all readers, I will give a short account of the difficulty and its solution. Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1
A short account of the early worship of one God, followed by brief notices of Taoism, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Mahommedanism, and other less well-known faiths which have been introduced at various dates into China. The Civilization of China
I spent many an hour watching their proceedings; a short account of the habits of some of these busy creatures may be interesting. The Naturalist on the River Amazons
In reading the short account of your labours we feel something of that spirit spoken of in the prophet, 'Thine heart shall fear and be enlarged.' Life of William Carey
This, and a short account of a trip to Cuba in 1859, constitute the sole additions to his early venture. Two Years Before the Mast
And thus, my dear sister, I have given you a short account of my faith, and the principles of my religion.  Dickory Cronke
I will give a short account of a materialization which a very expert medium, who is on friendly terms with me, witnessed. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life
So far I have told nothing but what everybody knows, but now I am going to give a short account of what has happened, since my friends heard from me. Elinor Wyllys, Volume 2
Charlotte’s own short account of this event is as follows:— “Martha T.’s illness was unknown to me till the day before she died.  Life of Charlotte Brontë — Volume 1
I suppose that I, Humphrey Arbuthnot, should begin this history in which Destiny has caused me to play so prominent a part, with some short account of myself and of my circumstances. When the World Shook; being an account of the great adventure of Bastin, Bickley and Arbuthnot
Mere angry poultry in moulting season; whom Brunswick's grenadiers and cannoneers will give short account of. The French Revolution
Katharine, having interposed a short account of the interview with her father, Denham made no comment, but said: "Anyhow, there's no reason why we shouldn't see each other." Night and Day
And that no one may wonder that this sex laboured at warfare, I will make a brief digression, in order to give a short account of the estate and character of such women. The Danish History, Books I-IX
Will you please, before you move any farther forwards, to give me a short account of your transactions below?' A journey from this world to the next — Volume 2
Our last page in the story of the earth must be a short account of its civilisation. The Story of Evolution
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