 Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of rank invited her to their houses, and made her rich presents, among which were the splendid shawls and...  Sketches of Germany: Art, Literature, Character - Page 158by Mrs. Jameson (Anna) - 1837 - 356 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Mrs. Jameson (Anna) - Art - 1834 - 312 pages
...Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity were excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of...spoke a few words of condolence. " But they could not bring my brother back to life !" said she, expressively. He even presented her to the empress. " And... | |
 | Mrs. Jameson (Anna) - Germany - 1839 - 330 pages
...bed. Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of...houses, and made her rich presents, among which were the shawls and the ring, which had caught my attention, and excited my surprise, in the first instance.... | |
 | Anecdotes - 1852 - 460 pages
...bed. Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of...spoke a few words of condolence. " But they could not bring my brother back to life !" said she, expressively. He even presented her to the Empress. "And... | |
 | Edwin Paxton Hood - Women - 1853 - 332 pages
...the earth. " Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity. A groat many persons of rank invited her to their houses,...presents, among which were the splendid shawls and tho ring which had first caught Mrs. Jameson's attention. Tho emperor expressed a wish to see her,... | |
 | 1854 - 400 pages
...'• Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of...spoke a few words of condolence. " But they could not bring my brother back to life," said she, expressively. He even presented her to the Empress. " And... | |
 | Mrs. Jameson (Anna) - Art - 1858 - 520 pages
...» Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of...spoke a few words of condolence. " But they could not bring my brother back to life!" said she, expressively. He even presented her to the Empress, "£.nd... | |
 | Anna Brownell Jameson - 1858 - 524 pages
...bed. Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of...spoke a few words of condolence. " But they could not bring my brother back to life ! " said she, expressively. He even presented her to the Empress. "And... | |
 | Conduct of life - 1862 - 582 pages
...bed. Her story excited much commiseration, and a very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many persons of...the first instance. The emperor expressed a wish to sec her, and very graciously spoke a few words of condolence. • ' But they could not bring my brother... | |
 | Mrs. Jameson (Anna) - Art - 1875 - 518 pages
...very general interest and curiosity was excited about herself. She told me that a great many porsons of rank invited her to their houses, and made her...spoke a few words of condolence. " But they could not bring my brother back to life ! " said she, expressively. He even presented her to the Empress. "And... | |
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