The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical, and Descriptive Sketches: Interspersed with Anecdotes of the Arts, Volumen 1J.D. Dewick, 1801 |
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... cations , and generous PRESENT of a plate . For the account of the Roman Roads , I am indebted to the Rev. THOMAS LEMAN , of Bath , who who readily communicated his information on this intricate and perplexing PREFACE . XV.
... cations , and generous PRESENT of a plate . For the account of the Roman Roads , I am indebted to the Rev. THOMAS LEMAN , of Bath , who who readily communicated his information on this intricate and perplexing PREFACE . XV.
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... - Leland's description of Stukeley's chimerical -Price's - Cave - Its probable use - Extract from Mr , King - A borough - Roman roads meeting here , and others in the county , SECT SECT . III . SALISBURY CATHEDRAL - PALACE , Page I xxvi.
... - Leland's description of Stukeley's chimerical -Price's - Cave - Its probable use - Extract from Mr , King - A borough - Roman roads meeting here , and others in the county , SECT SECT . III . SALISBURY CATHEDRAL - PALACE , Page I xxvi.
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... - Leland's description of Stukeley's chimerical -Price's - Cave - Its probable use - Extract from Mr , King - A borough - Roman roads meeting here , and others in the county , SECT SECT . III . SALISBURY CATHEDRAL - PALACE , Page I xxvi.
... - Leland's description of Stukeley's chimerical -Price's - Cave - Its probable use - Extract from Mr , King - A borough - Roman roads meeting here , and others in the county , SECT SECT . III . SALISBURY CATHEDRAL - PALACE , Page I xxvi.
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... long , and 34 broad ; and this seems as near the truth as can be ascertained , by an acquaintance with the best surveys , and the most direct roads . The The circumference of Wilts is upwards of 150 miles . BEAUTIES OF WILTSHIRE . 9.
... long , and 34 broad ; and this seems as near the truth as can be ascertained , by an acquaintance with the best surveys , and the most direct roads . The The circumference of Wilts is upwards of 150 miles . BEAUTIES OF WILTSHIRE . 9.
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... roads ) at Cricklade , and flows eastward into Berkshire . Many disputes have arisen respecting the name of this noble river , previous to its union with the Thame in Oxfordshire ; some asserting its proper name to be Isis ; others ...
... roads ) at Cricklade , and flows eastward into Berkshire . Many disputes have arisen respecting the name of this noble river , previous to its union with the Thame in Oxfordshire ; some asserting its proper name to be Isis ; others ...
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Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 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.
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Página 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...
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