The Traveller's Steamboat and Railroad Guide to the Hudson River: Describing the Cities, Towns, and Places of Interest Along the RouteGaylord Watson, 1867 - 50 頁 |
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第 11 頁
... projecting points of land , and , when necessary , throwing the line a short distance into shal- low water ; protecting the embankment from the action of the waves by a secure wall . Nearly one half of the whole length of the road is ...
... projecting points of land , and , when necessary , throwing the line a short distance into shal- low water ; protecting the embankment from the action of the waves by a secure wall . Nearly one half of the whole length of the road is ...
第 15 頁
... projecting point of Anthony's Nose , by a fourth tunnel , with heavy and extensive rock cutting at each exit . For a considerable distance along the Highlands , the mountains have an elevation of from one thousand to fifteen hundred ...
... projecting point of Anthony's Nose , by a fourth tunnel , with heavy and extensive rock cutting at each exit . For a considerable distance along the Highlands , the mountains have an elevation of from one thousand to fifteen hundred ...
第 22 頁
... projecting point , stands Fort Washington . It occupies a commanding situation . It was held by General Washington for some time after New York was occupied by the British , in 1776 ; but on the 16th of November , in that year , it fell ...
... projecting point , stands Fort Washington . It occupies a commanding situation . It was held by General Washington for some time after New York was occupied by the British , in 1776 ; but on the 16th of November , in that year , it fell ...
第 34 頁
... projecting beams shod with iron , were sunk in the river . A boom , formed of large trees fastened together , extended from bank to bank ; and in front of this boom was stretched a huge iron chain . Higher up the river , upon a small ...
... projecting beams shod with iron , were sunk in the river . A boom , formed of large trees fastened together , extended from bank to bank ; and in front of this boom was stretched a huge iron chain . Higher up the river , upon a small ...
第 37 頁
... projecting point formed by an abrupt bend of the river , is a monument of white marble , consisting of a base and a short column , on the former of which is the simple inscription , “ KOSCIUSKO — erected by the corps of Cadets , 1828 ...
... projecting point formed by an abrupt bend of the river , is a monument of white marble , consisting of a base and a short column , on the former of which is the simple inscription , “ KOSCIUSKO — erected by the corps of Cadets , 1828 ...
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A. M. Express Passenger acres affording Albany and Troy American Anthony's Nose aqueduct Arnold Arriving in Albany ascend Auburn prison bank beautiful boats Broadway building built cadets Carmansville cars Catskill Clinton Cold Spring convicts Creek crossing Croton Croton River directly opposite east elevated Express Passenger Train extending falls Fishkill Freight Garrisons Greenbush ground Hackensack River half a mile Hamburg Harlem River Haverstraw High Bridge Highlands Hudson River Railroad hundred feet iron Island Jersey City LAMPS land manufacturing marble Melodeons miles in length Milton Ferry mountain mouth nearly Newburg passed Passenger Train PATENT Paulding Peekskill Pianos pile bridge Poughkeepsie Price rails reservoir Rhinebeck rising road Saratoga Schodack shore short distance side Sing Sing situated Square stations North steamboats Stony Point stopping stream street Tappan Tarrytown thence Tivoli town Train for Albany trees tunnel Verplanck's Point vessels village wall Washington West Point yard Yonkers York
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第 7 頁 - As I had occasion to pass daily to and from the buildingyard, while my boat was in progress, I have often loitered unknown near the idle groups of strangers, gathering in little circles, and heard various inquiries as to the object of this new vehicle. The language was uniformly that of scorn, or sneer, or ridicule.
第 8 頁 - I elevated myself upon a platform and addressed the assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter, but if they would be quiet and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for that time.
第 38 頁 - With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment, I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence and reprehend with severity.
第 7 頁 - Never did a single encouraging remark, a bright hope, or a warm wish, cross my path.
第 7 頁 - The moment arrived in which the word was to be given for the vessel to move. My friends were in groups on the deck. There was anxiety mixed with fear among them. They were silent, and sad, and weary.
第 8 頁 - I went below, and ascertained that a slight maladjustment was the cause. It was obviated. The boat went on ; we left New York ; we passed through the Highlands ; we reached Albany ! — Yet even then, imagination superseded the force of fact. It was doubted if it could be done again; or if it could be made, in any case, of any great value.
第 7 頁 - When, said he, I was building my first steam-boat at New York, the project was viewed by the public either with indifference or with contempt, as a visionary scheme. My friends, indeed, were civil, but they were shy. They listened with patience to my explanations, but with a settled cast of incredulity on their countenances. I felt the full force of the lamentation of the poet, " Truths would you teach, to save a sinking land, All shun, none aid you, and few understand.
第 38 頁 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs that can befall my country.
第 29 頁 - That Major Andre ought to be considered as a spy, and that agreeably to the laws and usages of nations he ought to suffer death.
第 7 頁 - ... partners of my mortification, and not of my triumph. I was well aware, that in my case there were many reasons to doubt of my own success. The machinery was new and...