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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Page 34
... and gladden the day with its rich , though unexpected luxuriance . On the other
hand , for want of this enlivening ray , how often is the most promising genius “
nipt i ' the bud ? ” Thus Chatterton and Gilbert were driven to despair and suicide
...
... and gladden the day with its rich , though unexpected luxuriance . On the other
hand , for want of this enlivening ray , how often is the most promising genius “
nipt i ' the bud ? ” Thus Chatterton and Gilbert were driven to despair and suicide
...
Page 73
When the rich man's steward comes “ creeping like snail , ” he must content
himself with the tavern - keepers ' leavings - but he knows who has to pay for the
contents of his basket - he is well aware that his master does not deign to inquire
into ...
When the rich man's steward comes “ creeping like snail , ” he must content
himself with the tavern - keepers ' leavings - but he knows who has to pay for the
contents of his basket - he is well aware that his master does not deign to inquire
into ...
Page 85
... pale forehead , sometimes recals to mind that celestial brightness which
appeared in the countenances of saints , în moments of inspiration . His voice is
the most soft , mellow and cesses . VOL . I. L as if rich in its tones that ever awoke
the 85.
... pale forehead , sometimes recals to mind that celestial brightness which
appeared in the countenances of saints , în moments of inspiration . His voice is
the most soft , mellow and cesses . VOL . I. L as if rich in its tones that ever awoke
the 85.
Page 94
The mountains of Argyleshire , of Dumbartonshire , and of Perthshire are seen to
the west ; to the east stands the metropolis , whilst to the south the river Forth
meanders in its tortuous course through a rich and lovely vale . These windings
of ...
The mountains of Argyleshire , of Dumbartonshire , and of Perthshire are seen to
the west ; to the east stands the metropolis , whilst to the south the river Forth
meanders in its tortuous course through a rich and lovely vale . These windings
of ...
Page 121
In the midst of other beauties , the lovely lakes of 3 Perthshire present themselves
gleaming in the noon - day sun . The mountain itself affords a rich treat to the
observing traveller . One side of it presents a horrible precipice of many -yards in
...
In the midst of other beauties , the lovely lakes of 3 Perthshire present themselves
gleaming in the noon - day sun . The mountain itself affords a rich treat to the
observing traveller . One side of it presents a horrible precipice of many -yards in
...
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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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