 | Franz Theodor Kugler - 1843 - 636 oldal
...was bursting with feelings of the most indignant rage at the horrors which they had seen perpetrated. As far as the eye could reach nothing was to be seen but burning or smouldering villages. The wretched inhabitants lay crouching within the recesses of the... | |
 | 1844 - 484 oldal
...ceremony; yet, as the forenoon wore away, and the appointed hour arrived, and still, on every side, as far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but the boundless prairie—I was compelled to relinquish the hope, and even think myself fortunate, should... | |
 | Alexander M. Greig - 1847 - 256 oldal
...over sharp rocks; there was scarcely a stone on the shore that was not many tons in weight; in fact, as far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but crags and rugged precipices, over which we climbed with our bare feet. Not the slightest appearance... | |
 | Emma Catherine Embury - 1848 - 256 oldal
...the enchanted forest, and Peronnik, taking off his hat, found himself in the midst of a sandy plain. As far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but the skeletons of knights who had sought the Castle of Kerglas. They were stretched out, each one beside... | |
 | Charles Gayarré - 1848 - 280 oldal
...Mississippi. When they approached its mouth, they were struck with the gloomy magnificence of the sight. As far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but reeds which rose five or six feet above the waters in which they bathed their roots. They waved mournfully... | |
 | Elizabeth Melville, Elizabeth Helen Melville - 1849 - 358 oldal
...Ponciana pulcherrima. cultivated grounds, formed a pleasing contrast to the vast continent beyond, where, as far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen except forest and jungle, among which partial glimpses of creek and river shone like so many embowered... | |
 | Mīr Amman Dihlavī, Lewis Ferdinand Smith - 1850 - 196 oldal
...came suddenly to the banks of a large river, the sight of which would appal the firmest heart—As we stood on its banks as far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but an expanse of water—no limit to it could be perceived, nor did we know its name, 0 God! cried I,... | |
 | Mīr Amman Dihlavī, Lewis Ferdinand Smith - 1850 - 196 oldal
...came suddenly to the banks of a large river, the sight of which would appal the firmest heart—As we stood on its banks as far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but an expanse of water—no limit to it could he perceived, nor did we know its name, 0 God! cried I,... | |
 | William O S. Gilly - 1850 - 380 oldal
...happiness is dependent upon a life of excitement and adventure, such a change must be almost insupportable. As far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but trackless wilds of snow ; an awful stillness reigned around; even the indigenous animals had for a... | |
 | Charles Gayarré - 1851 - 568 oldal
...Mississippi. When they approached its mouth, they were struck with the gloomy magnificence of the sight. As far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but reeds which rose five or six feet above the waters in which they bathed their roots. They waved mournfully... | |
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As we stood on its banks, as far as the eye could reach, nothing was to be seen but water; no means of crossing was to be found. 
