August

1890

former Emperor, it was thought necessary to add another day to August (which had previously only thirty days), so that Augustus might not be inferior to Julius ! August is usually characterised by fine weather, and the rich glow of summer is still present. Forlong, in his "Rivers of Life," says : "Now rest, ea3e, or vacuna, is all that need engage man's attention, for Nature herself exhausted pauses, days and nights are again equal, and peace and plenty are diffused

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