This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER I ABIDE WITH ME FROM MORN TILL EVE, FOR WITHOUT THEE I CANNOT LIVE: ABIDE WITH ME WHEN NIGHT IS NIGH, FOR WITHOUT THEE I DARE NOT DIE. TT was a dreary night, and the wind moaned among the--trees of a vast and gloomy forest; dark wintry clouds were flitting across the sky; the moon and the stars ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER I ABIDE WITH ME FROM MORN TILL EVE, FOR WITHOUT THEE I CANNOT LIVE: ABIDE WITH ME WHEN NIGHT IS NIGH, FOR WITHOUT THEE I DARE NOT DIE. TT was a dreary night, and the wind moaned among the--trees of a vast and gloomy forest; dark wintry clouds were flitting across the sky; the moon and the stars gleamed forth at intervals, but their partial light was intercepted by the thick branches. of the wood. Two poor orphans had been benighted there, and could find no track to lead them through its gloom. They felt that it was in vain for them to wander to and fro without some friendly hand to guide their steps; yet they were afraid to call out for assistance, lest the wild beasts that howled around might be attracted by their cries; and at length, cold, faint, and weary, they sank down side by side on the damp earth, and gave themselves over for lost. Now, while they were in this miserable condition, they were startled by hearing the footsteps of one who trod softly among the leaves of the forest; the roar of the. lion, the hissing of the serpent, and all other evil sounds, were hushed as it drew near; and presently the silence was broken by a gentle voice, which asked the children whether they would be glad to leave that dangerous wood, and to be taken to a bright, cheerful, and happy home. The poor orphans scarcely understood the meaning of the words; they made an effort to arise; but their limbs were too feeble to support them; they tried to speak, but their voices also failed; so they could only look up to the stranger with tearful eyes, as though they fain would have besought him to have pity upon them, and carry them away from that terrible place. Then the stranger took the little girls in his arms, and with a quick, unerring step, walked...
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Add this copy of The Distant Hills to cart. $54.95, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Wentworth Press.
