Franklin's Letters to His Kinsfolk, Written During the Years 1818, '19 & '20, from Edinburgh, London, The Highlands of Scotland, and Ireland, Volume 1 |
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At night , the view of these elevated buildings , when the numberless windows
are illuminated , is extremely beautiful . Opposite to High street , in which these
high houses are situated , and on the other side of the Loch , is Princes street ...
At night , the view of these elevated buildings , when the numberless windows
are illuminated , is extremely beautiful . Opposite to High street , in which these
high houses are situated , and on the other side of the Loch , is Princes street ...
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The South - Bridge arches over the valley in vhich the Cowgate runs , The
existence of his bridge is not apparent at first view , as it s almost blocked up by
rows of buildings ; but on advancing to the top of the arch , we see that we are
raised ...
The South - Bridge arches over the valley in vhich the Cowgate runs , The
existence of his bridge is not apparent at first view , as it s almost blocked up by
rows of buildings ; but on advancing to the top of the arch , we see that we are
raised ...
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prothis most picturesque of cities , the rocks frowning over rocks , the gothic
buildings all around , mountains near and far off , and the sea itself almost within
hearing of its waves -- present a striking idea of the comparative littleness of all ...
prothis most picturesque of cities , the rocks frowning over rocks , the gothic
buildings all around , mountains near and far off , and the sea itself almost within
hearing of its waves -- present a striking idea of the comparative littleness of all ...
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... and during the troubles which agitated the kingdom , when Queen Mary was in
captivity , the brave Kirkaldy , with a few determined associates , defended the
Castle against the Regent . The buildings on the east were formerly used as royal
...
... and during the troubles which agitated the kingdom , when Queen Mary was in
captivity , the brave Kirkaldy , with a few determined associates , defended the
Castle against the Regent . The buildings on the east were formerly used as royal
...
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... the Highlands ; the variegated appearance of the adjacent country , the
neatness of the blue slating , with which the houses are covered , and the noble
architecture of the public buildings , contribute to the grandeur of the prospect . --
Dublin ...
... the Highlands ; the variegated appearance of the adjacent country , the
neatness of the blue slating , with which the houses are covered , and the noble
architecture of the public buildings , contribute to the grandeur of the prospect . --
Dublin ...
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| Title | Franklin's Letters to His Kinsfolk, Written During the Years 1818, '19 & '20, from Edinburgh, London, The Highlands of Scotland, and Ireland, Volume 1 Franklin's Letters to His Kinsfolk, Written During the Years 1818, '19 & '20, from Edinburgh, London, The Highlands of Scotland, and Ireland, Franklin James Didier |
| Author | Franklin James Didier |
| Publisher | J. Maxwell, 1822 |
| Original from | The Ohio State University |
| Digitized | 7 Jul 2016 |
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