Sketches of Some of the Southern Counties of Ireland: Collected During a Tour in the Autumn, 1797. In a Series of LettersJ.D. Dewick, 1801 - 210 páginas |
Dentro del libro
Resultados 1-5 de 17
Página 9
... close to which is an high mound of earth , whereon we could trace the indenta- tion of some old fortifications , and the re- mains of strong walls , at its base . This was , most probably , the station which commanded the passage of the ...
... close to which is an high mound of earth , whereon we could trace the indenta- tion of some old fortifications , and the re- mains of strong walls , at its base . This was , most probably , the station which commanded the passage of the ...
Página 12
... close to the altar ; over which is a light , beautiful window , very perfect . I observed a quaint style of ornament through this building , and a studied irregula rity in the decorations . We were made ac- quainted rity 12 A TOUR IN ...
... close to the altar ; over which is a light , beautiful window , very perfect . I observed a quaint style of ornament through this building , and a studied irregula rity in the decorations . We were made ac- quainted rity 12 A TOUR IN ...
Página 24
... close observation . The first room is about 53 feet by 19 ; the sides decorated by rows of slender columns one above the other , support- ing semicircular arches richly ornamented . In the east end is a large niche , which for- merly ...
... close observation . The first room is about 53 feet by 19 ; the sides decorated by rows of slender columns one above the other , support- ing semicircular arches richly ornamented . In the east end is a large niche , which for- merly ...
Página 47
... close to the base of the castle , tumbles down in broken falls , through hanging bushes , and furze breaks , into the low grounds , an height of sixty feet , forming an effect highly pictu- resque . After breakfast , we crossed the ...
... close to the base of the castle , tumbles down in broken falls , through hanging bushes , and furze breaks , into the low grounds , an height of sixty feet , forming an effect highly pictu- resque . After breakfast , we crossed the ...
Página 51
... Close to the town there is a weir built , and a fishery for salmon established . The town owes much to the endeavours of Dr. Knox , the present bishop , for founding a free school . for fifty poor children , and a dispensary , where a ...
... Close to the town there is a weir built , and a fishery for salmon established . The town owes much to the endeavours of Dr. Knox , the present bishop , for founding a free school . for fifty poor children , and a dispensary , where a ...
Otras ediciones - Ver todo
Sketches of Some of the Southern Counties of Ireland Collected During a Tour ... George Holmes Vista de fragmentos - 1987 |
Sketches Of Some Of The Southern Counties Of Ireland, Collected During A ... George Holmes No hay ninguna vista previa disponible - 2021 |
Términos y frases comunes
abbey altar amongst ancient anno antient Irish antiquity appearance arches Askeaton banks battle of Clontarf beautiful bishop bridge building built called Cashel castle cathedral century choir church cliffs Clonmel Conventual Franciscans Cork Cormac cross Danes DEAR SIR delightful descended Desmond Donald O'Brien Earl Earl of Desmond east English entered erected feet G. H. LETTER LETTER garrison Glenaá Glin hills HISTORY OF KERRY Hore Abbey horses inhabitants Ireland Irish island Kilkenny Killaloe Killarny king land Limerick Lismore lofty Lord Lough lower lake M'Carties marble miles monks morning moun mountains Mucruss Munster noble numerous O'Brien passed precipitate remains Richard Quin rise river river Bride rock rode Ross Castle ruin seat shade Shannon shore Sir James Ware SMITH'S HISTORY spot steep stone stream Thomastown Thomond tion tombs town tract Tralee trees venerable village walls Waterford wild winding woods Your's
Pasajes populares
Página 137 - Insuperable height of loftiest shade, Cedar, and pine, and fir, and branching palm, A sylvan scene; and as the ranks ascend Shade above shade, a woody theatre Of stateliest view.
Página 142 - Smooth to the shelving brink a copious flood Rolls fair, and placid ; where collected all, In one impetuous torrent, down the steep It thundering shoots and shakes the country round. At first an azure sheet, it rushes broad ; Then whitening by degrees, as prone it falls, And from the loud-resounding rocks below Dash'd in a cloud of foam, it sends aloft A hoary mist, and forms a ceaseless shower.
Página i - Where, undisguis'd by mimic art, she spreads Unbounded beauty to the roving eye. Here their delicious task the fervent bees, In swarming millions, tend. Around, athwart, Through the...
Página 81 - Glanc'd from th' imperfect surfaces of things, Flings half an image on the straining eye ; While wavering woods, and villages, and streams. And rocks, and mountain-tops, that long retain'd Th' ascending gleam, are all one swimming scene, Uncertain if beheld. Sudden to heaven Thence weary vision turns ; where, leading soft The silent hours of love, with purest ray Sweet Venus shines ; and from her genial rise, When day-light sickens till it springs afresh, Unrival'd reigns, the fairest lamp of Night....
Página 203 - The attention of this people to musical instruments I find worthy of commendation. Their skill is beyond comparison superior to that of any nation I have seen. For in these the modulation is not slow and solemn, as in the instruments of Britain to which we are accustomed, but the sounds are rapid and precipitate, yet at the same time sweet and pleasing. It is wonderful how in such precipitate rapidity of the fingers, the musical proportions are preserved, and, by their art, faultless throughout.
Página 119 - At last a soft and solemn-breathing sound Rose like a steam of rich distill'd perfumes. And stole upon the air, that even Silence Was took ere she was ware, and wished she might Deny her nature, and be never more Still to be so displaced. I was all ear, !(« And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of Death.
Página 142 - Dash'd in a cloud of foam, it sends aloft A hoary mist, and forms a ceaseless shower. Nor can the...
Página 168 - Within a long recess there lies a bay : An island shades it from the rolling sea, And forms a port secure for ships to ride : Broke by the jutting land on either side, In double streams the briny waters glide, Betwixt two rows of rocks : a sylvan scene Appears above, and groves for ever green : A grot is form'd beneath, with mossy seats, To rest the Nereids, and exclude the heats.
Página 122 - In silent search ; or through the forest, rank With what the dull incurious weeds account, Bursts his blind way ; or climbs the mountain-rock, Fired by the nodding verdure of its brow. With such a liberal hand has nature flung Their seeds abroad, blown them about in winds : Innumerous mix'd them with the nursing mould, The moistening current, and prolific rain.
Página 140 - I remember well, that when I went to the echo at Pont-Charenton, there was an old Parisian, that took it to be the work of spirits, and of good spirits. For...