Examples are cited by soldiers, of men who have seen the cannon pointed, and the fire given to it, and who have stepped aside from... he path of the ball. The terrors of the storm are chiefly confined to the parlour and the cabin.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
It is surprising with what impunity and comfort one who has always lain in a warm bed in a close apartment, and studiously avoided... drafts of air, can lie down on the ground without a shelter, roll himself in a blanket, and sleep before a fire, in a frosty autumn night, just after a long rain-storm, and even come soon to enjoy and value the fresh air.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice.... From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
How the cold creeps as the fire dies at length How drifts are piled,... Dooryard and road ungraded, Till even the comforting barn grows far away, And my heart owns a doubt Whether 'tis in us to arise with day And save ourselves unaided.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »