They also have an exaggerated notion of the speed of an American pedestrian. If they tell you that anything is within fifteen minutes' walk, and you reach it in half an hour, you have probably broken a record. Three Weeks in Holland and Belgium - Page 72de John U. Higinbotham - 1908 - 267 pagesAffichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
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...was built in 1408. I asked the concierge if he thought the plastering thoroughly dry. They have also an exaggerated notion of the speed of an American...half an hour, you have probably broken a record." Of the famUy which owns the house at Hougomont on the battlefield of Waterloo, Mr. Higinbotham writes... | |
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