The Beauties of England and Wales: Or, Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Descriptive, of Each County, 17. kötet,2. részVerner & Hood, 1813 |
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11. oldal
... formerly " much used by stealers of cattle . " The same writer observes , that the probable cause of the Romans not raising this road may be found in the circum- stances of its situation , its course being uniformly on the firm fast ...
... formerly " much used by stealers of cattle . " The same writer observes , that the probable cause of the Romans not raising this road may be found in the circum- stances of its situation , its course being uniformly on the firm fast ...
15. oldal
... formerly a silver mine worked in the chiltern part of the county ; but this opinion is built on an hypothesis partaking more of ingenuity than cool deduction . Materials for building abound in almost every district . The quarries of ...
... formerly a silver mine worked in the chiltern part of the county ; but this opinion is built on an hypothesis partaking more of ingenuity than cool deduction . Materials for building abound in almost every district . The quarries of ...
18. oldal
... formerly raised in large quantities , is now cultured only in one neighbourhood ; and there it is raised on boggy land for the object of seed , which is used in fattening oxen . Hops are very rarely met with , and never in large ...
... formerly raised in large quantities , is now cultured only in one neighbourhood ; and there it is raised on boggy land for the object of seed , which is used in fattening oxen . Hops are very rarely met with , and never in large ...
31. oldal
... formerly the most fa- voured ; but , latterly , the South Downs have risen into much es- teem , and seem to be gradually spreading over the whole county . The farms of Oxfordshire are usually well stocked with sheep * . The Berkshire ...
... formerly the most fa- voured ; but , latterly , the South Downs have risen into much es- teem , and seem to be gradually spreading over the whole county . The farms of Oxfordshire are usually well stocked with sheep * . The Berkshire ...
39. oldal
... formerly met with in this river is evident from the same writer , who tells us that , " in the year 1674 , the Isis gave so ample testimony of its great plenty , that , in two days ap- pointed for the fishing of Mr. Maior and the ...
... formerly met with in this river is evident from the same writer , who tells us that , " in the year 1674 , the Isis gave so ample testimony of its great plenty , that , in two days ap- pointed for the fishing of Mr. Maior and the ...
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460. oldal - ... college situated in a purer air ; so that his house was a university in a less volume ; whither they came not so much for repose as study ; and to examine and refine those grosser propositions, which laziness and consent made current in vulgar conversation.
281. oldal - And wisdom's self Oft seeks to sweet retired solitude, Where, with her best nurse, contemplation, She plumes her feathers, and lets grow her wings, That in the various bustle of resort Were all too ruffled, and sometimes impaired. He that has light within his own clear breast May sit i...
446. oldal - ... of life were found in either. Attended by their melancholy companions, they were conveyed to the town, and the next day were interred in Stanton-Harcourt church-yard.
522. oldal - Such flames as high in patriots burn, Yet stoop to bless a child or wife ; And such as wicked kings may mourn, When freedom is more dear than life. THE CHALLENGE. A COURT BALLAD. To the Tune of " To all you Ladies now at Land,
301. oldal - He was a man of profound knowledge of the laws of his country, and as just an observer of them in his own person: he considered justice as a cardinal virtue, not as a trade for maintenance. Wherever he was judge, he never forgot that he was also counsel.
419. oldal - INGOLSTADT was carried on: with the other, the Duke gave Battle to the united strength of FRANCE and BAVARIA. On the second day of August,1 one thousand seven hundred and four.
446. oldal - Immediately there was heard so loud a crack, as if heaven had split asunder; every one was now solicitous for the safety of his neighbour, and called to one another throughout the field : No answer being...
282. oldal - Universal Pan, Knit with the graces, and the hours in dance, Leads on the eternal spring.
129. oldal - College to the praise and honour of God Almighty, the most holy body of Christ...