Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book for travellers in Belgium, on the Rhine, and through portions of Rhenish Prussia, Volume 181853 |
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... ruins of the citadel constructed by Charles V. , on the site of the abbey of St. Bavin ; and in the neighbourhood of the gate of St. Lievin is found a transparent stone , resembling the flint of Fleuris . The fairs held at Ghent ...
... ruins of the citadel constructed by Charles V. , on the site of the abbey of St. Bavin ; and in the neighbourhood of the gate of St. Lievin is found a transparent stone , resembling the flint of Fleuris . The fairs held at Ghent ...
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... ruins of the famous valley of Seliendael , we arrive at MECHLIN Station- ( French , Malines ; Ger- man , Mechlen ; Flemish , Mechelen ) . The Malines station is about five minutes ' walk from the town , which is one of the most pictur ...
... ruins of the famous valley of Seliendael , we arrive at MECHLIN Station- ( French , Malines ; Ger- man , Mechlen ; Flemish , Mechelen ) . The Malines station is about five minutes ' walk from the town , which is one of the most pictur ...
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... ruins of the famous valley of Seliendael , we arrive at MECHLIN Station- ( French , Malines ; Ger- man , Mechlen ; Flemish , Mechelen ) . The Malines station is about five minutes ' walk from the town , which is one of the most pictur ...
... ruins of the famous valley of Seliendael , we arrive at MECHLIN Station- ( French , Malines ; Ger- man , Mechlen ; Flemish , Mechelen ) . The Malines station is about five minutes ' walk from the town , which is one of the most pictur ...
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... ruins . It was ceded in 1715 to the Emperor of Germany . Louis XV . entered it in 1745 , after a siege of 18 days ... ruin on the place . Ostend possesses a College of Navigation . The oyster parks are outside the Bruges Gate , and ought ...
... ruins . It was ceded in 1715 to the Emperor of Germany . Louis XV . entered it in 1745 , after a siege of 18 days ... ruin on the place . Ostend possesses a College of Navigation . The oyster parks are outside the Bruges Gate , and ought ...
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... this purpose , it is necessary to retrace our steps , in order to com- mence with the Forest of Soignies . The forest excellent restaurants and gardens , where provi- magnificent ruins of Route 6. ] 43 TO BELGIUM AND THE RHINE .
... this purpose , it is necessary to retrace our steps , in order to com- mence with the Forest of Soignies . The forest excellent restaurants and gardens , where provi- magnificent ruins of Route 6. ] 43 TO BELGIUM AND THE RHINE .
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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.
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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...
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