Fragmented romance verse in archaic style
An irregular poetic passage describes a vivid night sea scene with romantic longing. The speaker and a beloved figure move through dreamlike imagery, with glimpses of passion, emotion, and subtle pain as a voice and imagery intertwine.
Rivalry romance unfolds amid Maple Terrace rumors
In a Western Pennsylvania town a rivalry over new Maple Terrace houses sparks a romance between May Wood and Edmund Rand. May schemes to block the suitor, but Rand wins her affection and gains her father's reluctant approval as he joins the practice. The tale blends social intrigue, family stakes, and a swiftly changing town.
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Colwumuia
Jamias Wood
Philadelphia
May
Dr. Wood
Howers
Maple Terrace
Mani
Honea
Quilu
Néas
Thrace
Abe
Pia
Mr. Rand
Miss Rand
Dr. Jeee
Rand
Ankhet
Atin
Mrs. Rand
Edmund Rand
Wood
Tovcon
Mayast
Peter
Dr. Rand
Dich
Alie
Flo
Lato
Tam
Edmund
Bat
Lim May Rand
Peandpa
T Jett
New Yorks Mail and Express
The Ghost of Peter Fane at the Mill
An old miller Peter Fane waits for a traveler on Thanksgiving Eve. A mysterious stranger arrives with a horse and ghostly guests, grinding grain overnight, then the miller dies before dawn and his visitors vanish, leaving the town puzzled.
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DY Anti Hudley Yintor
Keane Village
Bythnnl Corners
Stony Brook
Peter Fane
Sayer
Peter Mane
Peter Fans
Flying
Thore
Pater Panis
Peter Fang
Idiesolly
Levent
Muller
Deter Mani
Mani
Peter Pane
Peter Maca
Peter Bane
Lefora Teannot
Vane
Deter Kvane
Ninin
Morcilin
Pisa
Peter
Vike & Si
Lis
Peter Pano
Peter Pyne
Len
Petor Pane
I Am A Military Hero Says Candidate In Congress
A congressman rebukes rivals for glorifying minor frontier service while recounting his own rough experiences in classic 1848 rhetoric. He recalls Black Hawk War, mosquitoes, hunger, and near but incomplete fighting, insisting he will not be painted as a military hero by opponents.
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Rapier
Robert Crawford
John Moore
Tha
Arma
Cass
Great Britain
Speaker
Stillman
Caak
Hall
Althom
Lena
Mr. Speaker
Geo. Cus
Persian Prince presides over brutal Persian murder scene
An account describes the execution of three robbers in Shiraz after a failed assault on a royal party. A prince orders the bandits to be stripped and beheaded, with witnesses recounting the torture and public disposal of the bodies. The tale links to statues and inscriptions memorializing Sergeant Collins and notes posthumous tributes in Persia.
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St Jame'a Garotto
Shiraz
Collins
Ater
Colling
Therpuis
Persia
Ireless
Justin Thitar
Mitra Tassin AW Khan
Shires
W. WM
Meir
Halle Dan Courpierr
Halleess
Goldoeim
Olrdivones
Hin
Sale
Perinehi
Nor
Farrash-bashi
Yulis
Collina
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