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Atlina, queen of the floating isle (1893)

Toland, M. B. M. (Mary Bertha McKenzie), 1825?-1895 · [Philadelphia] J.B. Lippincott co. · leaf 66

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reclined Neath gleaming canopy of threaded gold,Begemmed with crest of double crowns, entwined That fond predictions for their future told.The god-like king, of stately presence grand, His massive brow alight with new-found bliss,Was hero of victorious command ; But conquered worlds could not… … ^ ^^l --■«/ V. Then floated banners, with a loud acclaim Of oarsmen measuring each deep-drawn stroke,While tearful voices sighed Atlinas name Amid the pageantry, farewells awoke.Thus glided they oer oceans throbbing breast, The groom and bride guarded from every ill.When Floating Isle receded on…

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