Heartrending

As Catnach's stock of type increased, he produced more ambitious works—"Robinson Crusoe," "The Butchery and Bloody Deeds of Jack the Giant Killer," "The Treacherous and Inveterate Hatred that Lingered in the Bosom of Blue Beard," "The Touching and Heartrending Account as portrayed in the Story of the Babes in the Wood," all of which had immense sales.

James Catnach, Ballad-monger, Part 2 Steve 2009

Heartrending shrieks, sobs and moans pierced the gloomy darkness.

The Johnstown Horror!!! or, Valley of Death, being A Complete and Thrilling Account of the Awful Floods and Their Appalling Ruin James Herbert Walker

Heartrending scenes of resistance and tears were enacted, and the reigning sovereign felt so much pity for the spirited young creature that he attempted to save her from her fate of being immured in convent walls by offering to apply to the pope for a dispensation releasing the mother from her promise.

The Gray Nun Nataly Von Eschstruth

Heartrending is the sorrow with which he struggles to free himself from the bride chosen for him.

The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 Various

Heartrending scenes are witnessed in front of the closed doors of the various banking establishments, where large posters are to be seen, bearing the inscription: _Closed temporarily, by order of the

The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Various

Heartrending is the narrative of these men who studied, who taught, who examined, who sifted the mountains of chaff in the native literature and writings, who made long journeys on foot all over the country, who furtively travelled in Korea and China, who boarded Dutch and Russian vessels, who secretly read forbidden books, who tried to improve their country and their people.

The Religions of Japan From the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji William Elliot Griffis 1885

Heartrending as it was to the citizens who loved their homes and haunts to see them disappear into smoke, there was an attraction about the city of the Golden Gate which endeared it to all Americans.

The San Francisco calamity by earthquake and fire Charles Morris 1877

Heartrending were the wailings and shrieks and moanings which arose at this announcement, confirmed by the viewer and overmen.

The Mines and its Wonders William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Heartrending, hilarious, and inspiring, this is the book that Kimmel's loyal fans have been waiting for - and it is certain to win her legions of new ones.

Powell's Books: Overview 2009

Heartrending, soul-shattering shrieks, the woman's name as the child knows it, MAMA!

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