Letters from Europe: Comprising the Journal of a Tour Through Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Italy, and Switzerland in the Years 1825, '26, and '27, Volume 2 |
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... pillars . The machinery for the manufac- ture of cordage is upon a large scale . That for twisting cables is turned by horses . A machine was observed , which was at least new to me . It traverses from one end of the rope - walk to the ...
... pillars . The machinery for the manufac- ture of cordage is upon a large scale . That for twisting cables is turned by horses . A machine was observed , which was at least new to me . It traverses from one end of the rope - walk to the ...
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... pillars in the best taste , and almost always superb flights of steps , leading often to dirty , dark , and desolate suites of apartments , inhabited by any body but noblemen , and exhibiting any thing but neatness or comfort . The ...
... pillars in the best taste , and almost always superb flights of steps , leading often to dirty , dark , and desolate suites of apartments , inhabited by any body but noblemen , and exhibiting any thing but neatness or comfort . The ...
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... pillars of white marble , and its broad flight of steps is of the same material . The collection of pictures fills twenty - one rooms , and embraces some of the finest productions of the great Italian masters . Instead of pursuing the ...
... pillars of white marble , and its broad flight of steps is of the same material . The collection of pictures fills twenty - one rooms , and embraces some of the finest productions of the great Italian masters . Instead of pursuing the ...
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... pillars of Parian mar- ble , embossed with massive gold , are placed sheets of mirror , forming the entire walls , and multiplying the splendid objects in the room a thousand times . On whichever side the spectator turns , his eye is ...
... pillars of Parian mar- ble , embossed with massive gold , are placed sheets of mirror , forming the entire walls , and multiplying the splendid objects in the room a thousand times . On whichever side the spectator turns , his eye is ...
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... pillars . The portals are of the Tuscan order , guarded by two lions . A terrace on one side of the court , crowned with plants and flowers , gives the en- trance a cheerful appearance . The apartments , though sufficiently spacious ...
... pillars . The portals are of the Tuscan order , guarded by two lions . A terrace on one side of the court , crowned with plants and flowers , gives the en- trance a cheerful appearance . The apartments , though sufficiently spacious ...
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