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Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra; a narrative, founded on history. ... By the author of “Patriarchal Times.”
Author: Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra; a Narrative, Founded on History. ... By the Author of "Patriarchal Times."
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Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra
Author: Adelaide O'KeeffeZenobia, Queen of Palmyra; a Narrative, Founded on History ..
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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. 1814 edition. Excerpt: ... queen of palmyra.-. - book viii. i I argument.... i-1 Zenobia rejoins her family--Writes to Sapor--Holds a Council, at which Paulus is made Procurator of Antioch--Theodositis attempts the conversion of the Queen--An answer is received from Persia, with an account of the death of Valerian--Ze nobia's emotion--The Patriarch takes advantage of this mournful intelligence to check her encreasing ambition--Urges baptism--His conversation with Septimia--Proposes a journey to Jerusalem, Thus doth the sower sow the seed: some falleth by the way-side, some upon stony ground, other on good ground--this fell among thorns; the word was heard, but soon, weighty cares of state, deceit, and misrepresentation choked it, and it became unfruitful. Zenobia restored to her family and people, made ample amends for her late temporary absence. On Septimia were bestowed the tenderest caresses, such as the delightful solitudes of Zaantha witnessed; on her children such soft endearments that mothers only Can bestow, because only valued when given by mothers: taking the youngest on her lap, she let the two elder hang upon her, and patiently smiling, listened to the wonderful events that had occurred since they had seen her.--I have come to the resolution, said the elder, when master of Rome, of killing all the gladiators, and thus putting an end to their horrid combats.--Herennianus, said Zenobia, is willing to cut up evil by the roots, and then pointed out a more humane method of executing his will.--And my little Timolaus? said 'she, fondly tracing in his, the features of Odenathus. Timolaus, replied Septimia, . appears to aspire to no higher vocation than that of a vine-dresser, for all his hours, unengaged with his masters, he spends with me in the...
Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra
Author: Adelaide O'KeeffePublisher:
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Pages : 384
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Author: Adelaide O'Keeffe
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