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. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ...and the pigeon fell either on the grass or into the sea, where on the waves small boats with fishermen were expectantly waiting for the prey. It sometimes happened, however, that the pigeon was missed; then he flew toward the sea, and, having made a circle, returned, looking for shelter in the cornices of the ...
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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. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ...and the pigeon fell either on the grass or into the sea, where on the waves small boats with fishermen were expectantly waiting for the prey. It sometimes happened, however, that the pigeon was missed; then he flew toward the sea, and, having made a circle, returned, looking for shelter in the cornices of the Casino. "From here we don'tjsee who shoots," mirthfully said Pani Elzen; "therefore let us tell our fortune: If the first pigeon falls down we remain in Monte Carlo; if he flies away we will go to Italy." "So be it," said Swirski. "Let us look! There he is!" In fact the cage was opened, and'atthat moment the pigeon, as if stunned, remained on the spot. They forced him to fly, by rolling on the grass toward him a wooden ball, and then the shot was heard. But the bird did not fall immediately. In the first place he had risen very high in the air, then he flew directly to the sea, coming down gradually, as if wounded. Finally he disappeared in the blaze of the sun. "Maybe he fell down, maybe not. The future is uncertain," said Swirski, laughing. But Pani Elzen moved her lips like an angry child: "It's this horrid Sinten," said she. "I bet it was he. Let us go down." And they descended nearer and nearer to the shooting gallery. Pani Elzen stopped at every shot. In her white dress, on the background of green she looked like a statue. "There is no other material which makes as pretty drapery as flannel," said Swirski. "Ah, those artists!" answered the young woman. And in her voice there was some irony, for she felt offended that at that moment Swirski should be thinking about draperies and different fabrics instead of her. "Let us be going!" A few...
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Add this copy of On the Sunny Shore to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Banjo Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Andover, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1886 by H. M. Caldwell Company.
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Good. No Jacket. 16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall. Reprint edition. Green cloth with gilt floral decoration and lettering. 161 pp. The spine gilt is tarnished. Worn at the spine ends and corners. Gift inscription and previous owner's address sticker are on the front pastedown. The title page is partially loose. There is a gutter crack at the TP, with some mesh visible. The hinges are intact.
Add this copy of On the Sunny Shore to cart. $30.00, fair condition, Sold by Princeton Antiques Bookservice rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1897 by R. F. FENNO & COMPANY.
Add this copy of On the Sunny Shore to cart. $72.00, very good condition, Sold by Columbia Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1897.
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1897 Sienkiewicz, Henry ON THE SUNNY SHORE Translated from the Polish by SC de Soissons NY: RF Fenno & Copany, c1897 161pp ads 8vo dec green cloth, gilt, typo on tpage Previous owner's signature on first free epage, else fine with only the slightest signs of rubbing.
