London and Its Environs Described: Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity Or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It. Comprehending Also Whatever is Most Material in the History and Anitquities of this Great Metropolis, 第 1 卷R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 |
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... first into a college of fecular Canons , under the government of a Dean , an ho- nour which he chofe to confer on the laft Abbot . This establishment , however , was of no long duration , for two years after he converted it into a ...
... first into a college of fecular Canons , under the government of a Dean , an ho- nour which he chofe to confer on the laft Abbot . This establishment , however , was of no long duration , for two years after he converted it into a ...
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... in this structure , and above all the height of the middle isle at our first entrance , fill the eye , strike us in a very forcible manner , and at once raise our our admiration and astonishment . To which let it be ΙΟ ABB.
... in this structure , and above all the height of the middle isle at our first entrance , fill the eye , strike us in a very forcible manner , and at once raise our our admiration and astonishment . To which let it be ΙΟ ABB.
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... first curiofity that here fixes our attention , is the ancient shrine erected by Henry III . upon the canonization of Edward King of England , the third of that name before the conqueft , and the last of the Saxon race ; a Prince who ...
... first curiofity that here fixes our attention , is the ancient shrine erected by Henry III . upon the canonization of Edward King of England , the third of that name before the conqueft , and the last of the Saxon race ; a Prince who ...
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... first re- putation for learning and bravery , who particularly diftinguished himself at the battle of Newport , in which he command- ed in front under Prince Maurice , in the fervice of the States , against the Spaniards . This great ...
... first re- putation for learning and bravery , who particularly diftinguished himself at the battle of Newport , in which he command- ed in front under Prince Maurice , in the fervice of the States , against the Spaniards . This great ...
第 25 頁
... first erect figure fet up in the Abbey ; " an attitude , fays he , which I am far " from difcommending , for ' tis my opi- " nion , ftatues fhould always reprefent life “ and action : ' tis peculiarly adapted to " heroes , who ought ...
... first erect figure fet up in the Abbey ; " an attitude , fays he , which I am far " from difcommending , for ' tis my opi- " nion , ftatues fhould always reprefent life “ and action : ' tis peculiarly adapted to " heroes , who ought ...
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第 78 頁 - Poets lays, Due to his merit, and brave thirst of praise Living, great Nature fear'd he might outvie Her works ; and dying, fears herself may die.
第 55 頁 - Of manners gentle, of affections mild ; In wit, a man ; simplicity, a child ; With native humour temp'ring virtuous rage, Form'd to delight at once and lash the age ; Above temptation, in a low estate ; And uncorrupted...
第 68 頁 - Oh thou fairest among women ! oh virtuous -woman ! the hand of the lord hath done this. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, and blessed be the name of the Lord...
第 12 頁 - On the arches of the pillars are galleries of double columns, fifteen feet wide, covering the side-aisles, and lighted by a middle range of windows, over which there is an upper range of larger windows ; by these and the under range, with the four capital windows, the whole fabric is so admirably lighted, that the spectator is never incommoded by darkness, nor dazzled with glare.
第 47 頁 - Do, pious marble, let thy readers know What they, and what their children owe To DRAYTON'S name, whose sacred dust We recommend unto thy trust. Protect his memory, and preserve his story : Remain a lasting monument of his glory ; And when thy ruins shall disclaim To be the treasurer of his name, His name that cannot fade shall be An everlasting monument to thee...
第 32 頁 - King), a generous rewarder of " all virtue, a severe reprover of all vice, a professed re" nouncer of all vanity. He was a firm pillar to the " Commonwealth, a faithful patron to the Catholic " Church, a fair pattern to the British Court. He lived " to the welfare of his country, to the honour of his " Prince, to the glory of his God. He died fuller of " faith than of fear, fuller of resolution than of pains, "fuller of honour than of days.
第 99 頁 - Vice-Admiral of the Red Squadron of the British Fleet, and Member of Parliament For the City and Liberty of Westminster.
第 55 頁 - Through the whole courfe of his life. Favourite of the Mufes, He was led by them to every elegant art ; Refin'd in tafte, And fraught with graces all his own: In various kinds of poetry Superior to many, Inferior to none, His works continue to infpire What his example taught, Contempt of folly, however adorn'd ; Deteftation of vice, however dignified ; Reverence of virtue, however dilgraced.
第 97 頁 - Her name was Margaret Lucas, youngest sister to the Lord Lucas of Colchester, a noble family ; for all the brothers were valiant, and all the sisters virtuous.
第 52 頁 - The cloud-cap'd towers, the gorgeous palaces, The folemn temples, the great globe itfelf; Yea, all which it inherits, fliall diffolve, And like the bafelefs fabric of a vifion, Leave not a wreck behind.