Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F. R. S.: To which is Subjoined the Private Correspondence Between King Charles I. and Sir Edward Nicholas, and Between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, Volumen 1Henry Colburn, publisher, 1850 |
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... magnificent that England afforded , and which indeed gave one of the first examples to that elegancy , since so much in vogue and followed , for the managing of their waters , and other elegancies of that nature . Let me add , the ...
... magnificent that England afforded , and which indeed gave one of the first examples to that elegancy , since so much in vogue and followed , for the managing of their waters , and other elegancies of that nature . Let me add , the ...
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... magnificent that England afforded , and which indeed gave one of the first examples to that elegancy , since so much in vogue and followed , for the managing of their waters , and other elegancies of that nature . Let me add , the ...
... magnificent that England afforded , and which indeed gave one of the first examples to that elegancy , since so much in vogue and followed , for the managing of their waters , and other elegancies of that nature . Let me add , the ...
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... Mr. Evelyn paid great respect to this gentleman , as appears by his letters . The ancient and once magnificent seat of the noble family of the Carews . • liveried in green satin doublets ; divers gentlemen and 6 [ LEWES , DIARY OF.
... Mr. Evelyn paid great respect to this gentleman , as appears by his letters . The ancient and once magnificent seat of the noble family of the Carews . • liveried in green satin doublets ; divers gentlemen and 6 [ LEWES , DIARY OF.
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... the city in state to the short Parliament , which began the 13th following , -a very glorious and magnificent sight , the King circled with his royal diadem and the affections of his people ; but 12 [ LONDON , DIARY OF.
... the city in state to the short Parliament , which began the 13th following , -a very glorious and magnificent sight , the King circled with his royal diadem and the affections of his people ; but 12 [ LONDON , DIARY OF.
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... magnificent tomb of his son and successor , Maurice . The Senate - house hath a very stately portico , supported with choice columns of black marble , as I remember , of one entire stone . Within , there hangs a weighty vessel of wood ...
... magnificent tomb of his son and successor , Maurice . The Senate - house hath a very stately portico , supported with choice columns of black marble , as I remember , of one entire stone . Within , there hangs a weighty vessel of wood ...
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Página 433 - The work is written by a lady of considerable learning, indefatigable industry, and careful judgment. All these qualifications for a biographer and an historian she has brought to bear upon the subject of her volumes, and from them has resulted a narrative interesting to all, and more particularly interesting to that portion of the community to •whom the more refined researches of literature afford pleasure and instruction. The whole work should be read, and no doubt will be read, by all who are...
Página 432 - The best book of its kind in the English language. The new matter is extremely curious, and occasionally far more characteristic and entertaining than the old. The writer is seen in a clearer light, and the reader is taken into his inmost soul. * Pepys' Diary" is the ablest picture of the age in which the writer lived, and a work of standard importance in English literature.
Página 430 - The Peerage and Baronetage," &c. SECOND AND CHEAPER EDITION, 2 vols., post 8vo, 21s. bound. The memoirs of our great families are replete with details of the most striking and romantic interest, throwing light on the occurrences of public as well as domestic life, and elucidating the causes of many important national events. How little of...
Página 333 - ... hung with tapestry, fountains running with wine; the Mayor, Aldermen, and all the Companies, in their liveries, chains of gold, and banners; Lords and Nobles, clad in cloth of silver, gold and velvet; the windows and balconies, all set with ladies; trumpets, music, and myriads of people flocking, even so far as from Rochester, so as they were seven hours in passing the city, even from two in the afternoon till nine at night.
Página 433 - This interesting and well-written work, in which the severe truth of history takes almost the wildness of romance, will constitute a valuable addition to our biographical literature.
Página 432 - Diary makes us comprehend the great historical events of the age, and the people who bore a part in them, and gives us more clear glimpses into the true English life of the times than all the other memorials of them that have come down to our own.
Página 327 - I went to visit my brother in London; and, next day, to see a new opera, J after the Italian way, in recitative music and scenes, much inferior to the Italian composure and magnificence ; but it was prodigious that in a time of such public consternation such a vanity should be kept up, or permitted. I, being engaged with company, could not decently resist the going to see it, though my heart smote me for it.