A Ramble in Malta and Sicily, in the Autumn of 1841Smith, Elder, and Company, 1842 - 168 sider |
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Side 1
... clouds which mar an April sunshine , mingle themselves with our most pleasing moments ; and thus it proved to me ; for by an unavoidable tardiness caused by the brokers of the vessel , we were compelled to remain in our close quarters ...
... clouds which mar an April sunshine , mingle themselves with our most pleasing moments ; and thus it proved to me ; for by an unavoidable tardiness caused by the brokers of the vessel , we were compelled to remain in our close quarters ...
Side 2
... Here our pilot left us , by whom I sent letters ashore . The sky looked wild and stormy , but the stars shone brilliantly between the dark masses of cloud , and our little vessel rose and fell on the surging water 2 VOYAGE TO MALTA .
... Here our pilot left us , by whom I sent letters ashore . The sky looked wild and stormy , but the stars shone brilliantly between the dark masses of cloud , and our little vessel rose and fell on the surging water 2 VOYAGE TO MALTA .
Side 6
... clouds stole almost imperceptibly along the sky . Several huge black fish rose within a few yards of the vessel , and made such a noise with their blowing , that the dog we had on board commenced barking at them , believing , no doubt ...
... clouds stole almost imperceptibly along the sky . Several huge black fish rose within a few yards of the vessel , and made such a noise with their blowing , that the dog we had on board commenced barking at them , believing , no doubt ...
Side 9
... clouds . Vast numbers of monkeys are said to inhabit this spot , and there is a vulgar belief current among many that they cross and re - cross to the rock of Gibraltar opposite by a subterranean passage below the sea . To the right of ...
... clouds . Vast numbers of monkeys are said to inhabit this spot , and there is a vulgar belief current among many that they cross and re - cross to the rock of Gibraltar opposite by a subterranean passage below the sea . To the right of ...
Side 12
... clouds spread over the hori- zon from the quarter whence the fiery ball had arisen , and a strong wind ( in our favour ) bore us rapidly along at the rate of eight knots an hour . Sept. 17. - The fair wind has continued blowing all the ...
... clouds spread over the hori- zon from the quarter whence the fiery ball had arisen , and a strong wind ( in our favour ) bore us rapidly along at the rate of eight knots an hour . Sept. 17. - The fair wind has continued blowing all the ...
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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