No wonder the gallant Nelson expressed his deep regret at being sent to the Baltic on such distasteful service.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Such a course was distasteful to me, and, furthermore, the selfish, envious origin of all of Mr. Peary's charges seemed evident.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Your music has lulled me into the only peace I have ever known; but principle-which has always guided me into that which was distasteful-demands that I advise you to keep out of my company, though I cannot help hoping that you will not heed the advice.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe