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"Throstle," just before Christmas, 1889; and a collection of comic
The History of "Punch" M. H. Spielmann
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Tennyson, Lord, 220; reply to Bulwer Lytton's attack, 345, 346; and Woolner's bust, 346; obituary notice, 377; parody of his "Throstle," 402
The History of "Punch" M. H. Spielmann
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1830 261,200,000 1830 The "Throstle" (almost exclusively used in England for spinning warp).
The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production 1899
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As for the amiable Throstle, his hands are full elsewhere.
Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968
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Suddenly Throstle changed his tactics and thrust a photograph across the table.
Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968
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Honor being satisfied, he withdrew to the saloon, leaving the young man alone, for Throstle and his friend had not lingered.
Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968
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“I have it down under ‘Unexplained Incidents, ’ ” said Throstle stiffly.
Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968
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Throstle nodded towards the police cycle with its shining aerial parked by the inn.
Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968
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Pump your friend Throstle and see if you can dig up what he knows about them.
Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968
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Throstle descended from his perch and made his way towards the uniformed man.
Cargo of Eagles Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966. n 50021032-1 1968
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