The two creations: nature and art1849 |
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... river Aln , in the county of Northumberland , on a hill that gives it a very noble appearance . From its strength , it was a place of much importance in early times , particularly in the long wars between Scotland and England , before ...
... river Aln , in the county of Northumberland , on a hill that gives it a very noble appearance . From its strength , it was a place of much importance in early times , particularly in the long wars between Scotland and England , before ...
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... when the soldier suddenly pierced him with the spear , and inflicted a mortal wound . He then turned his horse and escaped across the river . The garrison immediately rushed out , and put the whole army ALNWICK CASTLE .
... when the soldier suddenly pierced him with the spear , and inflicted a mortal wound . He then turned his horse and escaped across the river . The garrison immediately rushed out , and put the whole army ALNWICK CASTLE .
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... rivers in India . In the tour which Mr. Fraser took through part of the snowy range of the Himalayan mountains , we find him compelled to pass ... river is rather narrow , and the rocks on either side overhang the BRIDGES OF ROPE - INDIA .
... rivers in India . In the tour which Mr. Fraser took through part of the snowy range of the Himalayan mountains , we find him compelled to pass ... river is rather narrow , and the rocks on either side overhang the BRIDGES OF ROPE - INDIA .
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... river , and they are hauled tight and kept in their place by a sort of windlass . The rope used in forming the ... river to the other . The j'hoola ( as the bridge is called ) at Rhampore was somewhat formidable , for the river tumbles ...
... river , and they are hauled tight and kept in their place by a sort of windlass . The rope used in forming the ... river to the other . The j'hoola ( as the bridge is called ) at Rhampore was somewhat formidable , for the river tumbles ...
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... river like a cobweb in the air , and at a distance had a pretty and picturesque effect . When he came to venture upon it , he found it very rickety ; and wisely deter- mined to dismount before crossing it . Still it rocked and vibrated ...
... river like a cobweb in the air , and at a distance had a pretty and picturesque effect . When he came to venture upon it , he found it very rickety ; and wisely deter- mined to dismount before crossing it . Still it rocked and vibrated ...
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