This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: ...all that has passed between us. These words were uttered with great dignity, even with pride. There was no humiliation in the voluntary apology, so nobly expressed, and neither Strux nor his colleagues could guess his motive. Perhaps the Russian, not having the same incentive, was not equally disposed ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: ...all that has passed between us. These words were uttered with great dignity, even with pride. There was no humiliation in the voluntary apology, so nobly expressed, and neither Strux nor his colleagues could guess his motive. Perhaps the Russian, not having the same incentive, was not equally disposed to forget any personal resentment. However, mastering his ill-feeling, he replied, -- With you, Colonel, I think that no rivalry on our part should be permitted to injure the scientific work with which we are entrusted. I likewise hold you in the esteem that your talents deserve, ahd in future l will do all in my power to efface any personality from our relations. But you spoke of a change; I do not understand---'-- You will soon be made to understand, Mr. Strux, replied the Colonel, with a touch of sadness in his tone, " but first give me your hand. Here it is, rejoined Strux, with a slight hesitation. Without another word the astronomers joined hands. Now you are friends! cried Sir John. Alas! no, said the Colonel, dropping the Russian s hand; henceforth we are enemies, separated by an abyss which must keep us apart even on the territory of science. Then turning to his colleagues, he added, - Gentlemen, war is declared between England and Russia. See, the news is conveyed by these English, French, and Russian newspapers. And, in truth, the war of 18 54 had begun. The English, with their allies the French and Turks, were fighting before Sebas topol, and the Eastern question was being submitted to the. ordeal of a naval conflict on the Black Sea. The Col0nel s words fell like a thunderbolt. The English and Russians, ...
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Add this copy of The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians to cart. $54.47, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1894 by Sampson Low.
Add this copy of The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians to cart. $161.50, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1876 by Sampson Low.
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Used-Good. Good hardback. Third edition, 1879. Original green cloth with black and gilt decoration. Some wear to spine head & foot. Extensive modern inscription on front free endpaper. Contemporary gift inscription at top of title page (Christmas 1884). Some light foxing on prelims and last few pages, but internally largely clean. All illustrations checked and present. Hinges repaired. Binding tight. A lovely copy.
