 Such, for a few hours, was the mingled roar of the hurricane above, of the waves around, and of the incessant peals of thunder, that no human voice could be heard, and amidst the general consternation, even the trumpet sounded in vain. In that awful night,...  Elements of Physics: Or, Natural Philosophy, General and Medical: Written ... - Seite 307von Neil Arnott - 1838Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Oliver Goldsmith - 1862 - 702 Seiten
...mingled roar of the hurricane above, of the waves around, and of the incessant peals of thunder, that no human voice could be heard ; and, amidst the general...little tube of mercury which had given the warning, neitherthe strength of the, noble ship, nor the skill and energies of the commander, could have saved... | |
 | Nelson Thomas and sons, ltd - 1862 - 392 Seiten
...mingled roar of the hurricane above, of the waves around, and of the incessant peals of thunder, that no human voice could be heard ; and, amidst the general...but for the little tube of mercury which had given warning, neither the strength of the noble ship nor the skill and energy of the commander could have... | |
 | Marcius Willson - 1862 - 558 Seiten
...waves around, and of the incessant peals of thunder, that no human voice could be heard, and, amid the general consternation, even the trumpet sounded in vain. In that awful aight, but for the little tube of mercury which had given the warning, neither the extraordinary strength... | |
 | Robert William Fraser - 1866 - 346 Seiten
...mingled roar of the hurricane above, of the waves around, and of the incessant peals of thunder, that no human voice could be heard ; and amidst the general...the strength of the noble ship, nor the skill and energy of the commander, could have saved one man to tell the tale. On the following morning the wind... | |
 | Guide - 1868 - 140 Seiten
...sounded in vain. On that awful night, if it had not been for the little tube of mercury which gave the warning, neither the strength of the noble ship, nor the skill of her commander, could have saved one man to tell the tale. What is meant by Time. ? The period during... | |
 | Thomas Morrison (LL.D.) - 1884 - 296 Seiten
...waves around, and of the incessant peals of thunder, that no human voice could be heard, and, amid the general consternation, even the trumpet sounded...but for the little tube of mercury which had given warning, neither the strength of the noble ship, nor the skill and energies of the commander, could... | |
 | George Combe - 1888 - 494 Seiten
...hurricane burst upon them than the most experienced had ever braved.' — ' In that awful night, out for the little tube of mercury which had given the...warning, neither the strength of the noble ship, nor thn sltill and energies of the commander, could have saved tno man to (ell the tale.'* • Arnnt'i... | |
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