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The Genesee is one of the most picturesque rivers of North America. Its name is indeed characteristic: the word Genesee being formed from the Indian for _Pleasant Valley,_ which term is very descriptive of the river and its vicinity. Its falls have not the majestic extent of t...
Our attention has been drawn to the above passage in Captain Skinner's work, by its ready illustration of the views and conclusions of the late Dr. Knox, in his invaluable _Spir...
1. Chapter 1The Genesee is one of the most picturesque rivers of North America. Its name is indeed characteristic: the word Genesee being formed from the Indian for _Pleasant Valley,_ which...
2. Chapter 2Upon Saint Crispin's day, Fought was this noble fray, Which fame did not delay, To England to carry. O when shall English men, With such acts fill a pen, Or England breed againe...
4. Chapter 4_April_--. Lord Byron dined with us today. During dinner he was as usual gay, spoke in terms of the warmest commendation of Sir Walter Scott, not only as an author, but as a man...