The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical, and Descriptive Sketches: Interspersed with Anecdotes of the Arts, Volumul 1J.D. Dewick, 1801 |
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Pagina vii
... circumstances . Possessing these attainments , he should commence his researches with an exa- mination of every promulgated authority . He should investigate deeds , however ancient , and unroll and peruse charters , however worm ...
... circumstances . Possessing these attainments , he should commence his researches with an exa- mination of every promulgated authority . He should investigate deeds , however ancient , and unroll and peruse charters , however worm ...
Pagina ix
... circumstances which appeared to be more peculiarly interesting in a description of that county ; and the per- formance now offered to the public is the result of FOUR years sedulous application . The predominant characteristics of every ...
... circumstances which appeared to be more peculiarly interesting in a description of that county ; and the per- formance now offered to the public is the result of FOUR years sedulous application . The predominant characteristics of every ...
Pagina xix
... circumstances might enable him , singly , to persevere in so complicated an undertaking ? If a man of proper abilities should venture upon the work , and depend upon a common subscrip- tion to support its expences , it is much to be ap ...
... circumstances might enable him , singly , to persevere in so complicated an undertaking ? If a man of proper abilities should venture upon the work , and depend upon a common subscrip- tion to support its expences , it is much to be ap ...
Pagina 1
... to enter into a minute investigation of the many complicated circumstances that have led to its present flou- rishing state , in the scale of national grandeur ; I profess VOL . I. B I profess only to sketch its leading , and charac.
... to enter into a minute investigation of the many complicated circumstances that have led to its present flou- rishing state , in the scale of national grandeur ; I profess VOL . I. B I profess only to sketch its leading , and charac.
Pagina 5
... circumstances of unparalleled atrocity ; and Britain , though separated from the theatre of blood - shed , by the waters of the ocean , was , by the irresistible force of perverse destiny , com- pelled to be a distinguished partaker in ...
... circumstances of unparalleled atrocity ; and Britain , though separated from the theatre of blood - shed , by the waters of the ocean , was , by the irresistible force of perverse destiny , com- pelled to be a distinguished partaker in ...
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The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical ..., Volumul 1 John Britton Vizualizare completă - 1801 |
The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical ..., Volumul 1 John Britton Vizualizare completă - 1801 |
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admirable Albert Durer ancient anecdotes antique appears artist asserts Avon BATTLE OF LANSDOWN Beauties of Wiltshire Beckford Bishop building bust Carlo Dolci castle celebrated chapel church Clarendon collection colouring constitutions of Clarendon copied curious daughter ditto Earl Edward effect elegant England engraved erected executed feet figures Fonthill genius Gilpin ground head Henry hill Honourable Hussey inches King Lady Landscape latter length LONGFORD CASTLE Lord Arundel Malmsbury marble master ment miles niches observed Old Sarum original ornamented painted painter palace Parian marble parliament particularly Pembroke pencil Peter Beckford picture piece portrait possession present principal relievo represented river Nadder road Roman Rome Salisbury cathedral Salisbury Plain Saresbyri Saxons scene sculpture SECT singular spire statue Stephen Duck stone taste tion tower town ture Virgin wall Wardour Wardour Castle whole Wilton Wiltshire wood Wyndham
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Pagina 230 - Permit me, sire, further to observe, that whoever has already dared, or shall hereafter endeavour, by false insinuations and suggestions, to alienate your Majesty's affections from your loyal subjects in general, and from the City of London in particular, and to withdraw your confidence...
Pagina 230 - We do, therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty, that you will not dismiss us from your presence, without expressing a more favourable opinion of your faithful citizens, and without some comfort, without some prospect at least of redress.
Pagina 212 - Its living hues where the warm pencil pours, And breathing forms from the rude marble start, How to life's humbler scene can I depart ? My breast all glowing from those gorgeous...
Pagina 230 - Majesty's person and family, or more ready to sacrifice their lives and fortunes in the maintenance of the true honour and dignity of your crown. We do therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty that you will not dismiss us from your presence without expressing a more...
Pagina 213 - In my low cell how cheat the sullen hours ? Vain the complaint ! For Fancy can impart (To Fate superior, and to Fortune's doom) Whate'er adorns the stately-storied hall : She, 'mid the dungeon's solitary gloom, Can dress the Graces in their Attic pall, Bid the green landscape's vernal beauty bloom, And in bright trophies clothe the twilight wall.
Pagina 300 - You, my dear brother! you live in a hovel ! You are a man ; you are an honour to the family. I am nothing. You shall take this house and the estate, and I will be your guest, if you please.
Pagina 229 - I should have been wanting to the public, as well as to myself, if I had not expressed my dissatisfaction at the late address. My sentiments on that subject continue the same; and I should ill deserve to be considered as the Father of my people, if I...
Pagina 308 - Why will the great, who can have no interest but in the glory of their country, why will they suffer any dirty, whispering medium to interfere between them and such characters as Mr. Hussey, who appears to have been no less amiable as a man, than he was admirable as an artist ? " The public are likely never to know the whole of what they have lost in Mr. Hussey.
Pagina 229 - No sooner had the King heard this than, facing Beckford in a way to show his natural obstinacy, he read the following answer :— " I should have been wanting to the public, as well as to myself, if I had not expressed my dissatisfaction at the late address. My sentiments on that subject continue the same; and I should ill deserve to be considered as the Father of my people, if I should suffer myself to be prevailed upon to make such an use of my prerogative as I cannot but think inconsistent with...
Pagina 94 - That the influence of the Crown had increased, was increasing, and ought to be diminished: