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Page 31
The highest Norwegian Mountains are about 9600 feet , or perhaps somewhat
more , above the level of the sea . Among the numerous Danish Islands , we
should not omit the mention of Iceland , in which is the celebrated Volcano of
Hecla ...
The highest Norwegian Mountains are about 9600 feet , or perhaps somewhat
more , above the level of the sea . Among the numerous Danish Islands , we
should not omit the mention of Iceland , in which is the celebrated Volcano of
Hecla ...
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Slieb Donard , the highest is about 2803 feet . Croagh Patrick and Mount Nephen
, in the county of Mayo , are 2660 and 2634 feet respectively . The Wicklow
Mountains are more remarkable for their picturesque scenery than for their
elevation ...
Slieb Donard , the highest is about 2803 feet . Croagh Patrick and Mount Nephen
, in the county of Mayo , are 2660 and 2634 feet respectively . The Wicklow
Mountains are more remarkable for their picturesque scenery than for their
elevation ...
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It is conducted over the summits of mountains , some of which rise to the height of
5225 feet , across the deepest vales , over wide rivers , by means of arches , and
in many parts is doubled and trebled to command important passes . At almost ...
It is conducted over the summits of mountains , some of which rise to the height of
5225 feet , across the deepest vales , over wide rivers , by means of arches , and
in many parts is doubled and trebled to command important passes . At almost ...
Page 115
It consisted of a principal agger , or vallum , that is a rampart , about 10 or 12 feet
high , a ditch , on the North of this vallum , 9 feet deep and it feet wide , an agger
20 feet on the North side of this ditch , and an agger , without a ditch , 5 feet on ...
It consisted of a principal agger , or vallum , that is a rampart , about 10 or 12 feet
high , a ditch , on the North of this vallum , 9 feet deep and it feet wide , an agger
20 feet on the North side of this ditch , and an agger , without a ditch , 5 feet on ...
Page 116
ditch , 5 feet on the South of the principal agger , and nearly of as large
dimensions . This work was garrisoned by soldiers stationed at proper intervals ,
in forts which had formed the first wall of Agricola . Twenty years after this , A . D .
140 ...
ditch , 5 feet on the South of the principal agger , and nearly of as large
dimensions . This work was garrisoned by soldiers stationed at proper intervals ,
in forts which had formed the first wall of Agricola . Twenty years after this , A . D .
140 ...
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Page 214 - Thammuz came next behind, Whose annual wound in Lebanon allured The Syrian damsels to lament his fate In amorous ditties, all a summer's day; While smooth Adonis from his native rock Ran purple to the sea, supposed with blood Of Thammuz yearly wounded...
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Page 46 - Arctic, on the East by the Pacific, and on the South by the Indian Ocean ; its Western boundary, which separates it from Europe, has already been described.
Page 103 - Portus ab accessu ventorum immotus et ingens 570 ipse; sed horrificis iuxta tonat Aetna ruinis interdumque atram prorumpit ad aethera nubem, turbine fumantem piceo et candente favilla, attollitque globos flammarum et sidera lambit: interdum scopulos avolsaque viscera montis 575 erigit eructans liquefactaque saxa sub auras cum gemitu glomerat fundoque exaestuat imo.
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Page 248 - Temple (so celebrated in antiquity) of Jupiter Hammon, said to have been founded by Bacchus, in gratitude to his father Jupiter, who appeared to him, when perishing with thirst, in the form of a ram, and shewed him a fountain.
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| Title | A sketch of modern and antient geography |
| Author | Samuel Butler (bp. of Lichfield and Coventry.) |
| Edition | 4 |
| Published | 1818 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 1 Dec 2006 |
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