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The Bard of the West ... Or Ned of the Hills <span dir=ltr>Frances Peck</span> لا تتوفر معاينة - 2015 |
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الصفحة 102 - And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.
الصفحة 102 - So out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.
الصفحة 153 - He was very black and he rushed about in a bewildered manner like one suddenly aroused from his sleep. There is no place more suitable for statuary than about a spring or fountain, especially in parks or improved fields. Here one seems to expect to see figures and bending forms. " Where a spring rises or a river flows," says Seneca, " there should we build altars, and offer sacrifices.
الصفحة 173 - The above account of Tempe, which was written almost immediately after visiting that celebrated spot, will convey to my Readers a faint but no unfaithful representation of the scenery which I observed there. It is scarcely necessary for me to add, that the scenery itself by no means corresponds with the idea which has been generally conceived of it ; and that the eloquence of /Elian has given rise to expectations which the Traveller will nut find realized.
الصفحة 171 - ... the eastern end of the vale it rises much higher, in order to surmount the brows of some promontories which fall there precipitately, and without any basement, into the water. In short, it appears to have been conducted with as much attention to the ease and safety of passengers, as the nature of the ground would admit of; and even, in its present neglected state, inspires a traveller with sufficient confidence, to contemplate the various features of the scenery.
الصفحة 165 - As soon as the sun is risen, the humming-birds of different kinds are seen fluttering about the flowers, without ever lighting upon them. Their wings are in such rapid motion that it is impossible to discern their colours, except by their glittering. They are never still, but continually in motion, visiting flower after flower, and extracting its honey as if with a kiss. For this purpose they are furnished with a forky tongue, that enters the cup of the flower . and extracts its nectared tribute.
الصفحة 173 - The remains of this old castle are situated at the mouth of a small dell, which is rendered in some degree remarkable by a ruined tower on the brow of a lofty cliff. One or two dells, of less magnitude, diversify this side of the river, as we proceed eastwards. " On the north side of the Peneus, the mass of rock is more entire, and the objects which strike the eye are altogether more bold, but perhaps less picturesque. " It is here, however, that the exposure of the strata suggests to the imagination...
الصفحة 149 - Leaving these beds, they go into the water, and thrice round some sacred stones, saying five paters, five aves, and one creed ; after that they go farther into the water to another stone, and say one pater, one ave, and one creed, with their hands lifted up; from...
الصفحة 176 - This is to acquaint you that I intend to send the true believers into Syria to take it out of the hands of the infidels. And I would have you know, that the fighting for religion is an act of obedience to God.
الصفحة 176 - In the name of the most merciful God, to the rest of the true believers. Health and happiness, and the mercy and blessing of God, be upon you. I praise the most high God, and I pray for his prophet Mahomet.