2013, ISBN: 1230392807

[EAN: 9781230392806], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing … Plus…

[EAN: 9781230392806], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: . chapter xi. knocker versus bell-pull. There is, or was, a street in Oxford, near the ruins of the ancient castle, and behind the new county jail, where one of the many offsets of the Isis niters its artificial way beneath low arches and betwixt dead walls; and this street (partly destroyed since then) was known to the elder generation by the name of Cross Duck Lane. Of course what remains of it now exults in an infinitely grander title, though smelling thereby no sweeter. With that we have nothing to do; the street was Cross Duck Lane in our time. Here, in a highly respectable house, a truly respectable man was living, with his business and his family. Luke Sharp, gentleman, was his name, description, style, and title; and he was not by any means a bad man, so as to be an Attorney. This man possessed a great deal of influence, having much house-property; and he never in the least disguised his sentiments, or played fast and loose with them. Being of a commanding figure, and fine straightforward aspect, he left an impression, wherever he went, of honesty, vigour, and manliness. And he weat into very good society, as often as he cared to do so; for although not a native of Oxford, but of unknown (though clearly large) origin, he now was the head, and indeed the entirety, of a longestablished legal firm. He had married the daughter of the senior partner, and bought or ousted away the rest; and although the legend on his plate was still Piper, Pepper, Sharp, and Co., every one knew that the learning, wealth, and honour of the whole concern were now embodied in Mr. Luke Sharp. Such a man was under no necessity ever to blow his own trumpet. His wife, a fat and goodly person, Miranda Piper of former days, happened to be the first cousin.<

2013, ISBN: 1230392807

[EAN: 9781230392806], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing t… Plus…

[EAN: 9781230392806], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: . chapter xi. knocker versus bell-pull. There is, or was, a street in Oxford, near the ruins of the ancient castle, and behind the new county jail, where one of the many offsets of the Isis niters its artificial way beneath low arches and betwixt dead walls; and this street (partly destroyed since then) was known to the elder generation by the name of Cross Duck Lane. Of course what remains of it now exults in an infinitely grander title, though smelling thereby no sweeter. With that we have nothing to do; the street was Cross Duck Lane in our time. Here, in a highly respectable house, a truly respectable man was living, with his business and his family. Luke Sharp, gentleman, was his name, description, style, and title; and he was not by any means a bad man, so as to be an Attorney. This man possessed a great deal of influence, having much house-property; and he never in the least disguised his sentiments, or played fast and loose with them. Being of a commanding figure, and fine straightforward aspect, he left an impression, wherever he went, of honesty, vigour, and manliness. And he weat into very good society, as often as he cared to do so; for although not a native of Oxford, but of unknown (though clearly large) origin, he now was the head, and indeed the entirety, of a longestablished legal firm. He had married the daughter of the senior partner, and bought or ousted away the rest; and although the legend on his plate was still Piper, Pepper, Sharp, and Co., every one knew that the learning, wealth, and honour of the whole concern were now embodied in Mr. Luke Sharp. Such a man was under no necessity ever to blow his own trumpet. His wife, a fat and goodly person, Miranda Piper of former days, happened to be the first cousin.<

2014, ISBN: 1230392807

[EAN: 9781230392806], Neubuch, [PU: GENERAL BOOKS 01/02/2014], New Book. This item is printed on demand. Shipped from US This item is printed on demand.

ISBN: 9781230392806

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