Franklin's Letters to His Kinsfolk, Written During the Years 1818, '19 & '20, from Edinburgh, London, The Highlands of Scotland, and Ireland, Volume 1J. Maxwell, 1822 - England |
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... present case . " I am cheerful upon paper © sometimes , when I am absolutely the most de- jected of all creatures . Desirous to gain some- thing myself by my own letters , unprofitable I as they may and must be to my friends , I keep ...
... present case . " I am cheerful upon paper © sometimes , when I am absolutely the most de- jected of all creatures . Desirous to gain some- thing myself by my own letters , unprofitable I as they may and must be to my friends , I keep ...
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... present it has the appear- ance of a valley , in which there are a few scat- tered buildings . A mound and a bridge com- municate between the Old and New Town , and stretch over the Loch . The coup - d'œil from the bridge , in a fine ...
... present it has the appear- ance of a valley , in which there are a few scat- tered buildings . A mound and a bridge com- municate between the Old and New Town , and stretch over the Loch . The coup - d'œil from the bridge , in a fine ...
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... presents a delightful prospect when illuminated with gas at night . The extensive range of lighted candles , and the brilliant effect of the gas , with the rich and vivid colours in the druggists ' windows , produce one of the most ...
... presents a delightful prospect when illuminated with gas at night . The extensive range of lighted candles , and the brilliant effect of the gas , with the rich and vivid colours in the druggists ' windows , produce one of the most ...
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... presents a semi - circular range of precipitous rocks , which convey the idea of a mural crown . The appearance which the Old Town pre- sents at a distance , has been compared to the back of a turtle - the castle being considered as the ...
... presents a semi - circular range of precipitous rocks , which convey the idea of a mural crown . The appearance which the Old Town pre- sents at a distance , has been compared to the back of a turtle - the castle being considered as the ...
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... presents a very in- tructive view of the ecclesiastical government of Scotland , and of the gradations and abolition of episcopal jurisdiction . After the reforma- ion , preeminence in sacerdotal rank was abol- shed in countries ...
... presents a very in- tructive view of the ecclesiastical government of Scotland , and of the gradations and abolition of episcopal jurisdiction . After the reforma- ion , preeminence in sacerdotal rank was abol- shed in countries ...
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