Publications, Issue 3, Volume 1, Part 5Royal Asiatic Society, 1834 |
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Page 45
... Round the island are said to be towers , which prohibit the entrance of vessels ; nor can these force an entry , as the island is surrounded by rocks , and the roads are exceeding difficult . In regard to the mine of crystal here , it ...
... Round the island are said to be towers , which prohibit the entrance of vessels ; nor can these force an entry , as the island is surrounded by rocks , and the roads are exceeding difficult . In regard to the mine of crystal here , it ...
Page 58
... round them , to the breadth of four inches , pearls , precious stones , and gold ; being similar to the dress of the Grecian Emperors . He did not stop at his usual place ; but came and stood behind the pillar on the right , that which ...
... round them , to the breadth of four inches , pearls , precious stones , and gold ; being similar to the dress of the Grecian Emperors . He did not stop at his usual place ; but came and stood behind the pillar on the right , that which ...
Page 81
... round the whole of the church as far as the outer doors ; and round the pillars are also small pictures , covered with silver and gold , in rows , one above another . Many of them are inestimable , from the weight of pure gold , and ...
... round the whole of the church as far as the outer doors ; and round the pillars are also small pictures , covered with silver and gold , in rows , one above another . Many of them are inestimable , from the weight of pure gold , and ...
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