The Saturday Magazine, Volumes 6-7John William Parker, 1835 |
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... colour is of a rich brownish ' yellow , and the head and neck of the males , are covered with long , flowing , and shaggy hair , commonly denominated the mane , which is wanting in the females . This mane , and the tuft at the extremity ...
... colour is of a rich brownish ' yellow , and the head and neck of the males , are covered with long , flowing , and shaggy hair , commonly denominated the mane , which is wanting in the females . This mane , and the tuft at the extremity ...
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... colour of the water is a very beautiful shade , between azure and green . The banks for several miles are high and ... colours . In the vast receptacle beneath , the water is so comminuted , and blended with air carried down by the ...
... colour of the water is a very beautiful shade , between azure and green . The banks for several miles are high and ... colours . In the vast receptacle beneath , the water is so comminuted , and blended with air carried down by the ...
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... colour , went to Lyons for the purpose of improving his process , and bargained with the most celebrated manufacturer in that city for the acquisi tion of his secret , for which he was to pay one thousand pounds . He was shown all the ...
... colour , went to Lyons for the purpose of improving his process , and bargained with the most celebrated manufacturer in that city for the acquisi tion of his secret , for which he was to pay one thousand pounds . He was shown all the ...
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... colour which it has acquired by age , contributes much to the solemn appearance of this vaulted apartment . The only ornaments to be found within it , are a series of niches running round the walls ; the workmanship of these is delicate ...
... colour which it has acquired by age , contributes much to the solemn appearance of this vaulted apartment . The only ornaments to be found within it , are a series of niches running round the walls ; the workmanship of these is delicate ...
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... colour . Under the shade of the woods of the palm - tree , their colour becomes of a deep black , but , in transparent vessels , it becomes of a golden yellow colour ; the images of the southern constellations are reflected in it with ...
... colour . Under the shade of the woods of the palm - tree , their colour becomes of a deep black , but , in transparent vessels , it becomes of a golden yellow colour ; the images of the southern constellations are reflected in it with ...
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