Travels in Sicily, Greece and Albania, Volume 1J. Mawman, 1820 - 532 pages |
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... Riots and Exe- cution at Palermo . IN the latter end of the year 1812 , I accompanied the friend to whom these pages are dedicated , in a tour through several countries VOL . I. B 2 ARRIVAL AT GIBRALTAR . bordering on the Mediterranean ,
... Riots and Exe- cution at Palermo . IN the latter end of the year 1812 , I accompanied the friend to whom these pages are dedicated , in a tour through several countries VOL . I. B 2 ARRIVAL AT GIBRALTAR . bordering on the Mediterranean ,
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... latter we learn that its dimensions were on the extensive scale of 340 feet in length by 120 in height and 160 in breadth * ; and when he wishes to give an asto- nishing proof of its magnitude , he observes that a man could shelter ...
... latter we learn that its dimensions were on the extensive scale of 340 feet in length by 120 in height and 160 in breadth * ; and when he wishes to give an asto- nishing proof of its magnitude , he observes that a man could shelter ...
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... latter deity alone ; this , however , is a matter of little consequence . A grand flight of broad steps cut in the rock on the south side , led from hence towards the city , the interior of which is now divided into farms and vineyards ...
... latter deity alone ; this , however , is a matter of little consequence . A grand flight of broad steps cut in the rock on the south side , led from hence towards the city , the interior of which is now divided into farms and vineyards ...
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... latter has been considerably reduced by the visits of antiquarians . Let the traveller seize the earliest opportunity of inspecting the library and consulting its treasures , for it is shut on all festivals , and he may find it ...
... latter has been considerably reduced by the visits of antiquarians . Let the traveller seize the earliest opportunity of inspecting the library and consulting its treasures , for it is shut on all festivals , and he may find it ...
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... latter place , amidst the ruins of ancient Leontium , we observed a great number of excava- tions in chasms of the rock , similar to those with which Castro Giovanni abounds ; they bear every appearance of having been 38 ARRIVAL AT ...
... latter place , amidst the ruins of ancient Leontium , we observed a great number of excava- tions in chasms of the rock , similar to those with which Castro Giovanni abounds ; they bear every appearance of having been 38 ARRIVAL AT ...
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