A Nook in the Apennines, Or, A Summer Beneath the ChestnutsC. Kegan Paul, 1881 - 285 Seiten |
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... Round and round the points of precipitous mountains , now with the sun scorching us , then with a cold blast in our faces . Up , up , up - the thermometer which hangs in the carriage falling as we ascend , till it has marked 20 ° . At ...
... Round and round the points of precipitous mountains , now with the sun scorching us , then with a cold blast in our faces . Up , up , up - the thermometer which hangs in the carriage falling as we ascend , till it has marked 20 ° . At ...
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... round oak table on a circle of carved pillars stands in the centre , several high - backed black oak chairs are ranged around , and on the walls a collection of family portraits , in the Kneller style , hang in carved octagon frames ...
... round oak table on a circle of carved pillars stands in the centre , several high - backed black oak chairs are ranged around , and on the walls a collection of family portraits , in the Kneller style , hang in carved octagon frames ...
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... seats and table ; also a second fountain pouring its endless tranquil stream from a niche in the rock . Some native artist has adorned this niche with a round rosy face of incredible flatness 10 A NOOK IN THE APENNINES .
... seats and table ; also a second fountain pouring its endless tranquil stream from a niche in the rock . Some native artist has adorned this niche with a round rosy face of incredible flatness 10 A NOOK IN THE APENNINES .
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Or, A Summer Beneath the Chestnuts Leader Scott. this niche with a round rosy face of incredible flatness , and two uplifted hands coming from " nowhere in particular . " Aunt Louisa opines " that the artist meant to embody his idea of ...
Or, A Summer Beneath the Chestnuts Leader Scott. this niche with a round rosy face of incredible flatness , and two uplifted hands coming from " nowhere in particular . " Aunt Louisa opines " that the artist meant to embody his idea of ...
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... rounded hills , folding into one another , in soft clefts and un- dulations , sinks by degrees into the level of chest- nut woods and terraced corn lands , alternating with the clusters of houses and towers which tell of mountain towns ...
... rounded hills , folding into one another , in soft clefts and un- dulations , sinks by degrees into the level of chest- nut woods and terraced corn lands , alternating with the clusters of houses and towers which tell of mountain towns ...
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