A Ramble in Malta and Sicily, in the Autumn of 1841Smith, Elder, and Company, 1842 - 168 sider |
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Side 41
... antiquity , during which these places were built . It appeared to me that these temples were originally dedi- cated to some heathen deity , or were , perhaps , designed for the worhip of the sun . As the twilight was fast approaching we ...
... antiquity , during which these places were built . It appeared to me that these temples were originally dedi- cated to some heathen deity , or were , perhaps , designed for the worhip of the sun . As the twilight was fast approaching we ...
Side 62
... antiquities , found at different times in Malta and Gozo ; they consist chiefly of earthen vases and lachrymatories , and other relics of Phoenician origin . Besides these , there is a statue of Hercules , in Grecian marble ; a ...
... antiquities , found at different times in Malta and Gozo ; they consist chiefly of earthen vases and lachrymatories , and other relics of Phoenician origin . Besides these , there is a statue of Hercules , in Grecian marble ; a ...
Side 78
... antiquities in the neighbour- hood as possible , I declined his invitation to call upon him on the following morning . My next object was to procure an intelligent guide ; and as I had been recommended to Signor Polité , by my friend ...
... antiquities in the neighbour- hood as possible , I declined his invitation to call upon him on the following morning . My next object was to procure an intelligent guide ; and as I had been recommended to Signor Polité , by my friend ...
Side 79
... antiquities of that place . On inquiring for Signor P. , I found that he was deceased , or as they beautifully expressed it , " that he was above , " pointing to the blue sky overhead . His son , however , an obliging young man , now ...
... antiquities of that place . On inquiring for Signor P. , I found that he was deceased , or as they beautifully expressed it , " that he was above , " pointing to the blue sky overhead . His son , however , an obliging young man , now ...
Side 83
... antiquity are spread . The wall facing Epipholæ is still discernible ; my guides informed me that it was erected in twenty days at a sudden notice . The view from this place is enchanting ; it consists of an extensive panorama ...
... antiquity are spread . The wall facing Epipholæ is still discernible ; my guides informed me that it was erected in twenty days at a sudden notice . The view from this place is enchanting ; it consists of an extensive panorama ...
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afterwards albergo Alosco amongst Anapus ancient antiquities appearance Arethusa arrived ascent beautiful beneath blue boat breeze Calabria calise called captain Catania chapel church Civita Vecchia clouds coast colour consists cottage crater dark deck distance Ear of Dionysius English Etna feet fish Floriana flowers foot French garden George French Angas Giarra Gozo Grand Harbour Grand Master grapes hill hour inhabitants island latomie lava light maccaroni Malta Maltese marble Mellieha Messina miles Mongibello morning Mount Etna mountain mules native nearly Nicolosi night o'clock painted passed path picturesque pleasant Polité present priest reached remains Riposto road rock ruins sail shore Sicilian Sicily side sight Siragusa situated sleep soon speronaro spot steep stone stood Strada streets summit Syracuse Taormina theatre trees Valetta various vessel village walls waves whilst whole wind