Word: sand
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...George Sand "Le Marquis de Villemer...
...George Sand "Le Marquis de Villemer...
...George Sand "Le Marquis de Villemer...
...sketch of Bokhara. It is a story of the reform of the affairs of the Persian kingdom by the Emir, who was called the "Father of the Wise." To turn the thoughts of his people from sordidness to the knowledge of higher things, the Emir hit upon the "Sand Plain of Bokhara." a City of Truth to the dwelling-place of sages from every nation. In this way was inaugurated the celebrated school of Bokhara...
...After a few words about the idealism which is connected with Venice and the dreamy sentiments which the city inspires, he began by explaining its situation. Venice is situated in a lagoon, like Pamlico sound on the Atlantic coast, which is separated from the sea by a series of sand spits, broken only by occasional ship channels. One of these spits, called the Lido, is the great watering place and pleasure resort of the city...