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lofty oaks and elms : in the nortnern side , however , five or six feet in diameter
and height ; " its mouth is where the entrance was placed , the fosse is com two
feet square , and is on a level with a passage , pletely filled with rubbish . which ...
lofty oaks and elms : in the nortnern side , however , five or six feet in diameter
and height ; " its mouth is where the entrance was placed , the fosse is com two
feet square , and is on a level with a passage , pletely filled with rubbish . which ...
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On # walls of the spire gradually diminish from two feet them . We must , however
, mention that of William to only nine inches , which , after the first fifteen feet ,
Longespee , Earl of Sarum , who was the first person is their thickness upwards .
On # walls of the spire gradually diminish from two feet them . We must , however
, mention that of William to only nine inches , which , after the first fifteen feet ,
Longespee , Earl of Sarum , who was the first person is their thickness upwards .
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We have already * described a singular specimen of be seen in the Museum of
King ' s College , London , the rich and varied natural productions of Ceylon ,
measures thirty - six feet in circumference . namely , the “ Forbidden Fruit , ” or “
Eve ...
We have already * described a singular specimen of be seen in the Museum of
King ' s College , London , the rich and varied natural productions of Ceylon ,
measures thirty - six feet in circumference . namely , the “ Forbidden Fruit , ” or “
Eve ...
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The tower , which rises to enriched with Corinthian pilasters , with a central a
height of 130 feet , springs from four pointed arches , portico of the same order ,
surmounted by a bold under which the pathway is carried , and rising in
triangular ...
The tower , which rises to enriched with Corinthian pilasters , with a central a
height of 130 feet , springs from four pointed arches , portico of the same order ,
surmounted by a bold under which the pathway is carried , and rising in
triangular ...
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The width of the of Bridgewater's canal , in the neighbourhood of excavation is
about thirty feet , of which twenty - four feet is appropriated for the canal , whilst
the remainindividual drove a tunnel through Harecastle Hill , in der of the space
is ...
The width of the of Bridgewater's canal , in the neighbourhood of excavation is
about thirty feet , of which twenty - four feet is appropriated for the canal , whilst
the remainindividual drove a tunnel through Harecastle Hill , in der of the space
is ...
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Página 14 - Many a man lives a burden to the earth; but a good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life.
Página 110 - To sit on rocks, to muse o'er flood and fell, To slowly trace the forest's shady scene, Where things that own not man's dominion dwell, And mortal foot hath ne'er or rarely been ; To climb the trackless mountain all unseen, With the wild flock that never needs a fold ; Alone o'er steeps and foaming falls to lean ; This is not solitude ; 'tis but to hold Converse with Nature's charms, and view her stores unroll'd.
Página 157 - He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field : the wild asses quench their thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
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Página 61 - The naked negro, panting at the line. Boasts of his golden sands, and palmy wine; Basks in the glare, or stems the tepid wave, And thanks his gods for all the good they gave.