The continental traveller's oracle; or, Maxims for foreign locomotion. By Abraham Eldon. Ed. by his nephewHenry Colburn, 1828 |
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Pàgina 26
... looks as if vegetation had been washed or burnt out by volcanoes , the French , or other devastators , perforce . I passed through Rome , biting my lips that I could not stay to see St. Peter's , the origin of Protestantism ; and ...
... looks as if vegetation had been washed or burnt out by volcanoes , the French , or other devastators , perforce . I passed through Rome , biting my lips that I could not stay to see St. Peter's , the origin of Protestantism ; and ...
Pàgina 27
... begged the British Government to look to it in time , and not to give the Papist Irish any farther re- laxations , unless the Pope shall promise to clear his bogs of malaria by peopling them , for TRAVELLER'S ORACLE . 2ry.
... begged the British Government to look to it in time , and not to give the Papist Irish any farther re- laxations , unless the Pope shall promise to clear his bogs of malaria by peopling them , for TRAVELLER'S ORACLE . 2ry.
Pàgina 42
... look nothings , and to appear poorer in hope and gain , than I really am ; and cannot but pity those over - confident presumers on Providence who , in a country like this of the Philistines , will expose themselves wittingly to the jaws ...
... look nothings , and to appear poorer in hope and gain , than I really am ; and cannot but pity those over - confident presumers on Providence who , in a country like this of the Philistines , will expose themselves wittingly to the jaws ...
Pàgina 48
... looks for an instant to the mounting . I men- tion these circumstances , however , not from any value I attach to them , ( though I must say my collection of marbles often recalls to my remembrance the entire city - ex pede Herculem ) ...
... looks for an instant to the mounting . I men- tion these circumstances , however , not from any value I attach to them , ( though I must say my collection of marbles often recalls to my remembrance the entire city - ex pede Herculem ) ...
Pàgina 56
... look at his wig . " I had not a moment to expostulate . I was ordered in- stantly to follow : - half dressed , I was usher- ed into the street : a mob pursued me : my presence of mind was gone : I knew not what to say or do ; nor was it ...
... look at his wig . " I had not a moment to expostulate . I was ordered in- stantly to follow : - half dressed , I was usher- ed into the street : a mob pursued me : my presence of mind was gone : I knew not what to say or do ; nor was it ...
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Pàgina 283 - THE TRAVELLER'S ORACLE ; or, MAXIMS for LOCOMOTION. By WILLIAM KITCHINER, MD, Author of the " Cook's Oracle," " The Art of Invigorating and Prolonging Life,'' &c. &c. Second Edition. In 2 pocket vols. 15s. " Mirth and motion prolong life." " These two volumes abound in practical instruction of a rare and useful kind.
Pàgina 284 - ITALY as it is ; or narrative of an English family's residence for three years in that country. By the author of
Pàgina 284 - ITALY. Being the Substance of a Journal of her Residence in that Country ; exhibiting a view of the present State of Society and Manners, Arts, Literature, and Literary Institutions ; interspersed with numerous Anecdotes of the most eminent Literary and Political Characters, &c.
Pàgina 284 - This is not merely a work of opinions expressed in the ornamental style of the writer. It is a substantial account of Italy, and may be consulted for its facts by the historian, the traveller, and the topographer.
Pàgina 113 - Depuis ce jour me promene De la foret a la plaine, De la montagne au vallon. Je vais ou le vent me mene, Sans me plaindre ou m'effrayer, Je vais ou va toute chose, Ou va la feuille de rose Et la feuille de laurier.
Pàgina 283 - THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE ORACLE. Containing Rules for Purchasing and Keeping, or Jobbing Horses and Carriages, in the easiest and most economical manner, with accurate Estimates of every expense occasioned thereby. Also an easy plan for ascertaining every Hackney Coach Fare.
Pàgina 284 - ST. PETERSBURGH: A Journal of Travels to and from that Capital, THROUGH FLANDERS, ALONG THE BANKS OF THE RHINE. THROUGH PRUSSIA, RUSSIA, POLAND. SAXONY, SILESIA, BAVARIA, AND FRANCE. By AB GRANVILLE, MD, FRS, FLS, MRS, &c. " It will be read by every person who has either travelled in the countries visited by the Doctor, or who is desirous of becoming acquainted with them."— Globe. " A book. which contains a great deal of useful information.
Pàgina 216 - AVE, mari magno, turbantibus aequora ventis, E terra magnum alterius spectare laborem : Non quia vexari quemquam est jucunda voluptas, Sed , quibus ipse malis careas , quia cernere suave est.
Pàgina 284 - LONDONDERRY'S NARRATIVE of the LATE WAR in THE PENINSULA. 4to. with Map and Plans. III. RELIGIOUS DISCOURSES. By a LAYMAN. 8vo. 4s. 6d. IV. THE DIARY of THOMAS BURTON, Esa., a MEMBER in the PARLIAMENTS of the PROTECTORS OLIVER and RICHARD CROMWELL, from 1656 to 1659, now first published from the original Autograph Manuscript, in the possession of William Upcott, of...
Pàgina 284 - Being the Substance of a Journal of her Residence in that Country ; exhibiting a view of the present State of Society and Manners, Arts, Literature, and Literary Institutions ; interspersed with numerous Anecdotes of the most eminent Literary and Political Characters, &c. A new edition, revised. In 3 vols. 8vo.