Miscellaneous Works, 4. köideD.A. Talboys, 1830 |
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Page viii
... either set in a new light , or accompanied with different reflections . I have taken care particularly to con- sider the several passages of the ancient poets which have any relation to the places and curiosities that viii PREFACE .
... either set in a new light , or accompanied with different reflections . I have taken care particularly to con- sider the several passages of the ancient poets which have any relation to the places and curiosities that viii PREFACE .
Page 22
... light airy humour of the French , is the free conver- sation that is allowed them with their women , which does not only communicate to them a certain vivacity of temper , but makes them endeavour after such a behaviour as is most ...
... light airy humour of the French , is the free conver- sation that is allowed them with their women , which does not only communicate to them a certain vivacity of temper , but makes them endeavour after such a behaviour as is most ...
Page 83
... light equally on all sides of them . In all the old highways that lead from Rome , one sees several little ruins on each side of them , that were formerly so many sepulchres ; for the ancient Romans generally buried their dead near the ...
... light equally on all sides of them . In all the old highways that lead from Rome , one sees several little ruins on each side of them , that were formerly so many sepulchres ; for the ancient Romans generally buried their dead near the ...
Page 101
... light upon the rest . Towards the middle are two large funnels , bored through the roof of the grotto , to let in light and fresh air . There are nowhere about the mountain any vast heaps of stones , though it is certain the great ...
... light upon the rest . Towards the middle are two large funnels , bored through the roof of the grotto , to let in light and fresh air . There are nowhere about the mountain any vast heaps of stones , though it is certain the great ...
Page 104
... light . The pedestal itself lay neglected in an open field when I saw it . I shall not be particular on the ruins of the amphitheatre , the ancient reservoirs of water , the Sibyl's grotto , the Centum Cameræ , the sepulchre of ...
... light . The pedestal itself lay neglected in an open field when I saw it . I shall not be particular on the ruins of the amphitheatre , the ancient reservoirs of water , the Sibyl's grotto , the Centum Cameræ , the sepulchre of ...
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