On the Beauties, Harmonies, and Sublimities of Nature: With Notes, Commentaries, and Illustrations |
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... Rivers . " Where a spring rises or a river flows , " says Seneca , " there should we build altars and offer sacrifices ! " In pursuance of this idea , most nations , whether barbarous or refined , mista- king the works of Deity for ...
... Rivers . " Where a spring rises or a river flows , " says Seneca , " there should we build altars and offer sacrifices ! " In pursuance of this idea , most nations , whether barbarous or refined , mista- king the works of Deity for ...
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... , like the Icelanders , they always take off their caps before they pass a river , and never fail to return thanks for their safety after they have crossed . Poetical Allusions to Rivers . - Rivers have , in 24 BEAUTIES , HARMONIES , AND.
... , like the Icelanders , they always take off their caps before they pass a river , and never fail to return thanks for their safety after they have crossed . Poetical Allusions to Rivers . - Rivers have , in 24 BEAUTIES , HARMONIES , AND.
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... Rivers have , in all ages , been themes for the poet ; and in what esteem they were held by ancient writers , may be ... rivers to heroes ; and so enamoured were Du Bartas and Drayton with river scenery , that the one wrote a poetical ...
... Rivers have , in all ages , been themes for the poet ; and in what esteem they were held by ancient writers , may be ... rivers to heroes ; and so enamoured were Du Bartas and Drayton with river scenery , that the one wrote a poetical ...
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