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第 128 頁 - the general character of the climate of this coast is soft and humid. Torquay is certainly drier than the other places, and almost entirely free from fogs. This drier state of the atmosphere probably arises in part from the limestone rocks, which are confined to the neighbourhood of this place, and partly from its position between the two streams, the Dart and the Teign, by which the rain is in some degree attracted. Torquay is also remarkably protected from the north-east winds, the great evil...
第 208 頁 - ... for the interest of the corporations using the subway to depreciate its value, and from time to time to ask for large expenditures for repairs and alterations. The short term is, therefore, more speculative and the long term more conservative. The...
第 2 頁 - Avon, which, flowing through the valley, and being the principal channel for the trade of the neighbouring counties, adds greatly to the beauty and liveliness of the prospect. As the streets rise one above the other, according to the gradual elevation of the hills, the principal part of the city at a distance has a close resemblance to the interior of a mighty theatre, which gave rise to Smollet's well-known sarcasm, " an antique amphitheatre turned inside out.
第 131 頁 - SHAPTER, MD, FRCP THE CLIMATE OF THE SOUTH OF DEVON, AND ITS INFLUENCE UPON HEALTH.
第 91 頁 - Wells, stands at an elevation of 800 feet above the level of the sea...
第 119 頁 - The protection afforded by the northern barrier is greatly increased by the very singular and striking abruptness with which it terminates on its southern aspect. This, in many places, consists of the bare perpendicular rock of sandstone : in others, of chalk, assuming its characteristic rounded form, covered with fine turf and underwood. The defence afforded by this natural bulwark against northerly winds is, indeed, more perfect than anything of the kind with which I am acquainted in England...
第 23 頁 - Sir C. Scudamore considered them most applicable " in a rheumatic state of the constitution, unattended with fever, when the various textures concerned in muscular motion are so much weakened that the patient experiences lameness, stiffness, and irregular pains, more particularly in damp weather, or from a change of wind to the east.
第 149 頁 - ... north and north-east winds, and well suited for exercise when they prevail; and here it may be remarked, that between the summer climate of North and South Devon there is as marked a difference as between the cast of their scenery, the air of the former being keen and bracing, and its features romantic and picturesque, while in the latter the rich softness of the landscape harmonizes with the soft and soothing qualities of the climate.
第 188 頁 - They will sometimes come out, still naked, and converse together, or with any one near them, in the open air. If travellers happen to pass by while the peasants of any hamlet, or little village, are in the bath, and their assistance is needed, they will leave the bath, and assist in yoking, or unyoking, and...
第 144 頁 - ... environs abound in walks and rides, and the sea-bathing is good. Dr. Shapter speaks highly of the houses up the valley as a winter residence in pulmonary complaints, " so entirely is it protected from the prevailing winds at this season. During spring, however, this locality is not so favorable, on account of the east winds, which then prevail, and to which, from its aspect, it is exposed.