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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... probably the cause of its being in general so well cultivated . Wherever there is a regular , unvarying call , the industry of the merchant will provide a supply . The consumer , and the dealer , being alike benefited by an intercourse ...
... probably the cause of its being in general so well cultivated . Wherever there is a regular , unvarying call , the industry of the merchant will provide a supply . The consumer , and the dealer , being alike benefited by an intercourse ...
Pagina 30
... probably a for- " tress of the old Britons . The prospect of " this place is very august , and would have af- " forded us a noble sight when in prosperity ; " such a one will not be difficult to conceive " when we have described it . It ...
... probably a for- " tress of the old Britons . The prospect of " this place is very august , and would have af- " forded us a noble sight when in prosperity ; " such a one will not be difficult to conceive " when we have described it . It ...
Pagina 34
... probably were the habitations of the " bishops and clergy . This large space was " divided into parts by intrenchments , with 66 63 CC ramparts thrown up . At the centre of the large area , bounded by the preceding in- " trenchment ...
... probably were the habitations of the " bishops and clergy . This large space was " divided into parts by intrenchments , with 66 63 CC ramparts thrown up . At the centre of the large area , bounded by the preceding in- " trenchment ...
Pagina 36
... probably a place of this nature , which might have been en- larged , or altered by subsequent occupiers . The earth and timber , by which the mouth of it was before concealed , having been loosened by the thawing of a deep snow , the ...
... probably a place of this nature , which might have been en- larged , or altered by subsequent occupiers . The earth and timber , by which the mouth of it was before concealed , having been loosened by the thawing of a deep snow , the ...
Pagina 40
... ( probably Mutu - Antonis ) and from thence " to Cirencester , and from Cirencester ( Cori- " nium or Duro - cornovium , ) ran the great road 66 by Cricklade to the station at Wanborough " Nythe , Nythe , probably Nidus , where ...
... ( probably Mutu - Antonis ) and from thence " to Cirencester , and from Cirencester ( Cori- " nium or Duro - cornovium , ) ran the great road 66 by Cricklade to the station at Wanborough " Nythe , Nythe , probably Nidus , where ...
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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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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: