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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...these first cold days, when the falling snow covers grass and trees, and the dark clouds seem to threaten a long storm, it is quite amusing to notice the different remarks with which men greet this earnest of winter. Some say, "A little more of this will give us very fair sleighing;" others, "How pretty it makes the Yard look!" but most declare with a sigh, "Now for wet feet and cold rooms and frozen ears." When we think of the number of this last class, it really seems worth while to consider whether winter could not be made...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE COMING SEASON. | 12/5/1873 | See Source »

...observe this simple rule, and are not very unfortunate in our choice of a room, we cannot deny that there is hardly any time so good for studying as a bright winter morning, or any time so good for reading as the "tumultuous privacy" of an evening snow-storm...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE COMING SEASON. | 12/5/1873 | See Source »

...into the stinging air or whirling drift, but it will not be long before we shall feel that exhilaration which is one of the blessings of our northern climate. And how many beautiful sights winter has for us if we will only look! The very drift of the snow, covering every stiff and uncomely object with flowing lines of beauty; or its tints at sunset, blue in the hollows and rose-colored on the hills; and even the smoke from the chimneys as it curls up so blue against the blue sky, - all these sights, and many more in infinite...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE COMING SEASON. | 12/5/1873 | See Source »

...island grave was made 'neath fleecy snow...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AN INDIAN LEGEND. | 6/13/1873 | See Source »

...bore from 'neath the snow with loving care...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AN INDIAN LEGEND. | 6/13/1873 | See Source »

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