Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book for travellers in Belgium, on the Rhine, and through portions of Rhenish Prussia, Volume 181853 |
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... Close to it , the English , under the Duke of York , suffered a severe defeat from the French , commanded by Pichegru , on May 18th , 1794. They lost in that sanguinary affray , 1,000 killed , 2,000 prisoners , and 60 cannon . Tourcoing ...
... Close to it , the English , under the Duke of York , suffered a severe defeat from the French , commanded by Pichegru , on May 18th , 1794. They lost in that sanguinary affray , 1,000 killed , 2,000 prisoners , and 60 cannon . Tourcoing ...
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... close to the Marché , is called Du dulle Griete , alias Mad Mar- gery , is the most enormous ever cast , measuring 10 feet in length and 10 feet in circumference . It is made of hammered iron , and was used in 1382 at the siege of ...
... close to the Marché , is called Du dulle Griete , alias Mad Mar- gery , is the most enormous ever cast , measuring 10 feet in length and 10 feet in circumference . It is made of hammered iron , and was used in 1382 at the siege of ...
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... close to the. Five miles south - east of Tournay , to the right of the post road to Ath , is the battle - field of Fon- tenoy , seen immediately after passing the village of Bourquembrays . In this spot was fought the battle between the ...
... close to the. Five miles south - east of Tournay , to the right of the post road to Ath , is the battle - field of Fon- tenoy , seen immediately after passing the village of Bourquembrays . In this spot was fought the battle between the ...
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... close to the harbour , and open daily at 5 a.m. , in summer , so that tourists wishing to proceed on their route need not be delayed . A Commissionaire will be always found at hand to attend to one's passport and secure places , for ...
... close to the harbour , and open daily at 5 a.m. , in summer , so that tourists wishing to proceed on their route need not be delayed . A Commissionaire will be always found at hand to attend to one's passport and secure places , for ...
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... close to the harbour , and open daily in summer , so that tourists wishing to p their route need not be delayed . A Comm will be always found at hand to attend couple of francs will be demanded . passport and secure places , for whose ...
... close to the harbour , and open daily in summer , so that tourists wishing to p their route need not be delayed . A Comm will be always found at hand to attend couple of francs will be demanded . passport and secure places , for whose ...
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Page 52 - A most refreshing preparation for the Complexion, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, allaying all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity and healthful state of the Skin. Freckles, Tan, Spots, Pimples, Flushes, and Discoloration, fly before its application, and give place to a healthy clearness, with the glow of beauty and of bloom.
Page 52 - ROWLANDS' ODONTO, OR PEARL DENTIFRICE, A White Powder, compounded of the choicest and most fragrant exotics. It bestows on the Teeth a Pearl-like Whiteness, frees them from Tartar, and imparts. to the Gums a healthy firmness, and to the breath a pleasing fragrance. Price 2s. 9d. per Box. Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers anywhere on the Continent.
Page 50 - DIARRHŒA, and is the only specific in CHOLERA and DYSENTERY. CHLORODYNE effectually cuts short all attacks of EPILEPSY, HYSTERIA, PALPITATION, and SPASMS. CHLORODYNE is the only palliative in NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, CANCER, TOOTHACHE, MENINGITIS, &c.
Page 12 - Salons de reunion ; an English chapel ; and one of the most beautiful Gardens in the country. The Hotel is very agreeably situated for the two seasons. During the winter the Hall and landings are warmed.
Page 81 - And there they stand, as stands a lofty mind, Worn, but unstooping to the baser crowd, All tenantless, save to the crannying Wind, Or holding dark communion with the Cloud. There was a day when they were young and proud ; Banners on high, and battles passed below ; But they who fought are in a bloody shroud, And those which waved are shredless dust ere now, And the bleak battlements shall bear no future blow.
Page 50 - CHLORODYNE is the best remedy known for Coughs, Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma. CHLORODYNE effectually checks and arrests those too often fatal diseases known as Diphtheria, Fever, Croup, Ague.
Page 2 - VICTORIA" HOTEL. THIS First-rate Establishment, situated near the great public Promenade, and five minutes from the Central Station for Prague, Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Frankfort, combines comfort with elegance, and has the advantage of possessing a spacious and beautiful Garden. TWO SUPERIOR TABLES D'HOTE DAILY.
Page 52 - KALYDOR A most refreshing preparation for the complexion, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, allaying all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity and healthful state of the Skin. Freckles, Tan Spots, Pimples...
Page 12 - IMPERIAL, AND PLACE DE LA BOURSE, LYONS. TWO HUNDRED BED-ROOMS, AND TWENTY SALOONS, in every Variety ; Large and small Apartments for families, elegantly furnished ; Saloons for Official receptions; Conversational and Reading Rooms; Coffee and Smoking Divan; Baths; Private Carriages; Omnibuses; Restaurant; Service in the Apartments, a la Carte, or at fixed prices. ALL LANGUAGES SPOKEN. The GRAND HOTEL DE LYON is too important and too well...
Page 54 - All the recent works relating to Mineralogy, Geology, Conchology, and Chemistry ; also Geological Maps, Models, Diagrams, Hammers, Blowpipes, Magnifying Glasses, Platina Spoons, Electrometer and Magnetic Needle, Glass-top Boxes, Microscopic Objects, Acid Bottles, Sec., can be supplied to the Student in these interesting and Important branches of Science.