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The Queer, the Quaint and the Quizzical: A Cabinet for the Curious

Stauffer, Frank H., 1832-1895· 3 chapters· 57,994 words

make the following catalogue of men, things and events, the names of which begin with M, with the view of showing that the two emperors of France had cause for considering the letter a red or a black one, according to circumstances.

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1. letter M as ominous, either of good or of evil, and it took the pains to

make the following catalogue of men, things and events, the names of which begin with M, with the view of showing that the two emperors of France had cause for considering the l...

2. Letter M and the Napoleons, 161.

Superstitions, beard, 214. Bees, 239. Breton, 347. Birds, (see birds). Camel, 284. Caul, 312. Children, 345. Coral and bells, 190. Croaking of a raven, 250. Death-watch, 330. Cu...

3. Letter M, 161.

Lily, 311. May dew, 231. Moon, 168. Number one, 323. Number seven, 325. Number six, 324. Patagonian, 312. Pin, 345. Pontius Pilate, 149. Rose of Jericho, 303. Rose at midsummer,...