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rests and pavilions , -- all these singularities roduce a most striking effect , and
increase at very step the traveller's astonishment . The South - Bridge arches
over the valley in vhich the Cowgate runs , The existence of his bridge is not
apparent ...
rests and pavilions , -- all these singularities roduce a most striking effect , and
increase at very step the traveller's astonishment . The South - Bridge arches
over the valley in vhich the Cowgate runs , The existence of his bridge is not
apparent ...
Page 25
The new buildings , erected for that purpose , are extremely well calculated for
the accommodation of soldiers ; but the picturesque effect of the ancient works , is
much hurt by the regular appearance of the barracks . From whatever side you ...
The new buildings , erected for that purpose , are extremely well calculated for
the accommodation of soldiers ; but the picturesque effect of the ancient works , is
much hurt by the regular appearance of the barracks . From whatever side you ...
Page 75
The creation of 59 new members of the Chambre des Pairs , was the easiest and
most effectual method by which the designs of the Ultras could be defeated ; and
the effect of this wise measure on all France , has proved how well it was ...
The creation of 59 new members of the Chambre des Pairs , was the easiest and
most effectual method by which the designs of the Ultras could be defeated ; and
the effect of this wise measure on all France , has proved how well it was ...
Page 106
Like Vaucluse , it must be well filled with water , to produce that sublime and
magnificent effect , which no pen can describe , no pencil delineate . The water
being low , the scene is now devested of that grandeur ; but still we see much that
is ...
Like Vaucluse , it must be well filled with water , to produce that sublime and
magnificent effect , which no pen can describe , no pencil delineate . The water
being low , the scene is now devested of that grandeur ; but still we see much that
is ...
Page 154
Soon after it was erected , its top was completely shattered by lightning , and its
yawning fissure has the most picturesque effect . On the south the Clyde winds
along , gliding smoothly between its elevated banks . Near its margin , is a public
...
Soon after it was erected , its top was completely shattered by lightning , and its
yawning fissure has the most picturesque effect . On the south the Clyde winds
along , gliding smoothly between its elevated banks . Near its margin , is a public
...
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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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