The Thames: Or Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble River |
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... beautiful part of a river that abounds in beauties . From Henley to Maidenhead bridge there is a most delightful succession of them . The Thames , before it reaches Marlow serpentines through its vale in a variety of the redundant ...
... beautiful part of a river that abounds in beauties . From Henley to Maidenhead bridge there is a most delightful succession of them . The Thames , before it reaches Marlow serpentines through its vale in a variety of the redundant ...
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reaches Marlow serpentines through its vale in a variety of pleasing curves , as if it lingered to reflect the richness of the scenery on either side of it . The small remains of Medmenham , the ancient figure of Bisham Abbey ...
reaches Marlow serpentines through its vale in a variety of pleasing curves , as if it lingered to reflect the richness of the scenery on either side of it . The small remains of Medmenham , the ancient figure of Bisham Abbey ...
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This tunnel was excavated in a direct line of two miles and a quarter through a variety of strata , though consisting chiefly of rock , underneath the hill , and presents a very novel and striking effect to those whose curiosity ...
This tunnel was excavated in a direct line of two miles and a quarter through a variety of strata , though consisting chiefly of rock , underneath the hill , and presents a very novel and striking effect to those whose curiosity ...
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These weirs , which are very frequent in the upper part of the Thames , and give a very pleasing variety to it , are artificial dams , or banks , carried across the river , in order to pen up the water to a certain height , for the ...
These weirs , which are very frequent in the upper part of the Thames , and give a very pleasing variety to it , are artificial dams , or banks , carried across the river , in order to pen up the water to a certain height , for the ...
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This spot being more prominent , not only comprehends more of the northern meadows , glades , and woods of Nune . ham , but brings a great variety of new objects into the view . The village of Heddington , situate on a range of high ...
This spot being more prominent , not only comprehends more of the northern meadows , glades , and woods of Nune . ham , but brings a great variety of new objects into the view . The village of Heddington , situate on a range of high ...
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| Title | The Thames: Or Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble River Volume 1 of The Thames; Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble River, William Bernard Cooke |
| Author | Samuel Owen |
| Illustrated by | William Bernard Cooke, Samuel Owen |
| Publisher | Vernor, Hood and Sharpe, 1811 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Oct 20, 2007 |
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