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Page 38 - The blower whistled, the steam blew off in vapory clouds, the pace increased, the passengers shouted, the engine gained on the horse, soon it lapped him; the silk was plied, the race was neck and neck, nose and nose. Then the engine passed the horse, and a great hurrah hailed the victory.
Page 66 - I lose sight of their pretentions to gentility, and view them as belonging to the plebeian herd. To restore herself to her caste, let a lady move in select company at five miles an hour, and take her meals in comfort at a good inn, where she may dine decently.
Page 41 - Each of the outside passengers who had an umbrella raised it as a protection against the smoke and fire. They were found to be but a momentary protection, for I think in the first mile the last one went overboard, all having their covers burnt off from the frames, when a general melee took place among the deck passengers, each whipping his neighbor to put out the fire. They presented a very motley appearance on arriving at the first station.
Page 37 - Mills — and met the engine at the Relay House on its way back. From this point it was determined to have a race home ; and the start being even, away went horse and engine, the snort of the one and the puff of the other keeping time and time.
Page 5 - You cannot conceive what that sensation of cutting the air was ; the motion is as smooth as possible too. I could either have read or written, and as it was I stood up and, with my bonnet off,
Page 2 - She goes upon two wheels which are her feet, and are moved by bright steel legs called pistons ; these are propelled by steam, and in proportion as more steam is applied to the upper extremities (the...
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Page 36 - The boiler of Mr. Cooper's engine was not as large as the kitchen boiler attached to many a range in modern mansions; it was of about the same diameter, but not much more than half as high. It stood upright in the car, and was filled above the furnace, which occupied the lower section, with vertical tubes. The cylinder was but three and a half inches in diameter, and speed gotten up by gearing.
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Page 65 - Two poor fellows, who were not much in the habit of making their toilet, squeezed me into a corner, while the hot sun drew from their garments a villainous compound of smells made up of salt fish, tar, and molasses. By and by, just twelve — only twelve — bouncing factory girls were introduced, who were going on a party of pleasure to Newport. ' Make room for the ladies ! ' bawled out the superintendent. ' Come, gentlemen, jump up on the top : plenty of room there.' ' I 'm afraid of the bridge...