An Encyclopaedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalLongmans, Green, 1876 - 1395 pages |
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... observed , that Egypt was deficient in timber , and especially that sort proper for building . There are some forests of palm trees on the Lybian side , near Dendera ( Tentyra ) ; but the soil is little suited to the growth of timber ...
... observed , that Egypt was deficient in timber , and especially that sort proper for building . There are some forests of palm trees on the Lybian side , near Dendera ( Tentyra ) ; but the soil is little suited to the growth of timber ...
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... observed , as in height the tallest was forty feet . Such ere some of those he measured at Carnak and Luxor , but ... observations on the cor- nices of the Egyptian temple by request- ing the reader , if he have the smallest doubt on the ...
... observed , as in height the tallest was forty feet . Such ere some of those he measured at Carnak and Luxor , but ... observations on the cor- nices of the Egyptian temple by request- ing the reader , if he have the smallest doubt on the ...
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... observed , there are few buildings of importance in which the winged globe does not appear as an orna . ment . 88. Some observations on the taste , style , and character of Egyptian architecture , will conclude this section . If the ...
... observed , there are few buildings of importance in which the winged globe does not appear as an orna . ment . 88. Some observations on the taste , style , and character of Egyptian architecture , will conclude this section . If the ...
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... observed , cannot be mistaken . We are not aware of the utility of a very minute investigation of its style , which in this country is of no importance , the decoration of gardens with imitations of its productions being no longer ...
... observed , cannot be mistaken . We are not aware of the utility of a very minute investigation of its style , which in this country is of no importance , the decoration of gardens with imitations of its productions being no longer ...
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... observations , or for enjoying the air and land- scape . 2. Hou , such as that just described in detail , being edifices of ... observed a bridge which appeared to be skilfully constructed . They were acquainted with the use of the arch ...
... observations , or for enjoying the air and land- scape . 2. Hou , such as that just described in detail , being edifices of ... observed a bridge which appeared to be skilfully constructed . They were acquainted with the use of the arch ...
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