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... him so far as to allow that , considering who designed it , there might be a labyrinth full of Æsop's fables , yet he does not conceive that four of the largest rivers in the world were half so magnificent as an hundred fountains full 3.
... him so far as to allow that , considering who designed it , there might be a labyrinth full of Æsop's fables , yet he does not conceive that four of the largest rivers in the world were half so magnificent as an hundred fountains full 3.
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... designed for them by the undertaker in fashion , without interfering with the picture , they will find satisfactions on those days that do not invite strangers to come and see their improvements . Fountains have with great reason been ...
... designed for them by the undertaker in fashion , without interfering with the picture , they will find satisfactions on those days that do not invite strangers to come and see their improvements . Fountains have with great reason been ...
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... designed . It was fortunate for the country and Mr. Kent , that he was succeeded by a very able master ; and did living artists come within my plan , I should be glad to do justice to Mr. Brown ; he may be a gainer , by being reserved ...
... designed . It was fortunate for the country and Mr. Kent , that he was succeeded by a very able master ; and did living artists come within my plan , I should be glad to do justice to Mr. Brown ; he may be a gainer , by being reserved ...
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