The Dawn of the Xixth Century in England : a Social Sketch of the Times
The book The Dawn of the Xixth Century in England : a Social Sketch of the Times was written by author Ashton, John, B. 1834 Here you can read free online of The Dawn of the Xixth Century in England : a Social Sketch of the Times book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Dawn of the Xixth Century in England : a Social Sketch of the Times a good or bad book?
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A sort of scaffolding had been erected, consisting of six poles, three of which, at each extremity, fixed in the earth, and united at the top, bore a seventh, fi'om which descended the pulley by means of which the ox was placed between the ranges when put down, and raised again when roasted. Over the animal a long tin dish was placed, into which large quan- tities of fat were thrown, which, melting, the beef was basted with it, a ladle at the end of a long pole being used for the purpose. An im...mense spit was passed through the body of the animal, the extremity of which worked in a groove at each end. A bushel and a half of potatoes were placed in his belly, and roasted with him. " At one, the ox and sheep being considered to be suffi- ciently done, they were taken up. The Bachelors had previously caused boards to be laid from the scene of action to a box, which had been prepared for Her Majesty, and the Royal Family, to survey it from. They graciously accepted the invitation of the Bachelors, to view it close.
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