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. 1873 Excerpt: ...formed for highest thought and mighty part, They would have added lustre to the age, And in their country's record claimed a page, But this fell curse with demon malice came, Blighting the hopes like fast-consuming flame, Leaving, alas! instead of honour--shame; Instead of niche to tell that they had been, A nameless ...
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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. 1873 Excerpt: ...formed for highest thought and mighty part, They would have added lustre to the age, And in their country's record claimed a page, But this fell curse with demon malice came, Blighting the hopes like fast-consuming flame, Leaving, alas! instead of honour--shame; Instead of niche to tell that they had been, A nameless grave doth sadly close the scene. So with each maddening draught he daily drained, He lower sank, till little now remained Of that stern self-respect, those cleanly ways Which give man health, and strength, and length of days; Which bear him high above the rabble throng, And gives him might to battle 'gainst the wrong. Thus down he went, down lower day by day, His time still given to riot, drink, and play; Each morning brought new vows for better life, Each evening proved him worsted in the strife. Then years of wand'ring life went o'er his head: He joined the ranks, he bravely fought and bled In that great war which raged a country through, When States were ruined where rich plenty grew. The war had ceased, and once more Walter Blane Was thrown upon the busy world again--Once more to try, and yet once more to fail--Again at froward Fortune he did rail. More weak the effort now he made to stand Against the tempting vices of the land: His courage lost--his self-reliance gone--No friend to help--he drifted down alone; Down, down, still down, with rapid steps did he Sink to the very depths of poverty. We could not here, e'en should we so desire, Now wade through all the squalid mirk and mire--Through all the scenes of wild debauch and care--Through all the mad adventures he did share; We would not, if we could, drag on the tale, So sickening to the sense, where all did fail, When every failure sank him deeper still, His brimming cup of wretchednes...
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 238 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
