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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... sides of the county their possessions were bounded by the chain of hills which extends in those directions . On the east their sway was limited by that natural barrier which rises , in irregular form , on the Buckinghamshire side of the ...
... sides of the county their possessions were bounded by the chain of hills which extends in those directions . On the east their sway was limited by that natural barrier which rises , in irregular form , on the Buckinghamshire side of the ...
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... side ones coming out from under its ears , and bending round towards its mouth ; and the other having two large horns standing pretty upright on its head , and two side ones proceeding from under the ears , like the former , and bending ...
... side ones coming out from under its ears , and bending round towards its mouth ; and the other having two large horns standing pretty upright on its head , and two side ones proceeding from under the ears , like the former , and bending ...
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... side of a hill will produce a better growth of beech than the south side . The succession of young trees in beech wood is much injured by admitting sheep , or other cat- tle , into them ; and , though it is observed by some that sheep ...
... side of a hill will produce a better growth of beech than the south side . The succession of young trees in beech wood is much injured by admitting sheep , or other cat- tle , into them ; and , though it is observed by some that sheep ...
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... side of Oxford through the arches of the magnificent Bridge of Magdalen . " The country becomes now , for a while ... sides and downish summits into the plain . The windings of the river through this great level are frequent ; but its ...
... side of Oxford through the arches of the magnificent Bridge of Magdalen . " The country becomes now , for a while ... sides and downish summits into the plain . The windings of the river through this great level are frequent ; but its ...
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... sides and summits , while rich meadows attend the descent of the river . Towns and villages are sprinkled about in all ... side they are viewed . ” * In general character , though the Thames is by no means a rapid stream , it is far from ...
... sides and summits , while rich meadows attend the descent of the river . Towns and villages are sprinkled about in all ... side they are viewed . ” * In general character , though the Thames is by no means a rapid stream , it is far from ...
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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...