The continental traveller's oracle; or, Maxims for foreign locomotion. By Abraham Eldon. Ed. by his nephewHenry Colburn, 1828 - Europe |
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Page 283 - THE TRAVELLER'S ORACLE ; or, MAXIMS for LOCOMOTION. By WILLIAM KITCHINER, MD, Author of the " Cook's Oracle," " The Art of Invigorating and Prolonging Life,'' &c. &c. Second Edition. In 2 pocket vols. 15s. " Mirth and motion prolong life." " These two volumes abound in practical instruction of a rare and useful kind.
Page 284 - ITALY as it is ; or narrative of an English family's residence for three years in that country. By the author of
Page 284 - ITALY. Being the Substance of a Journal of her Residence in that Country ; exhibiting a view of the present State of Society and Manners, Arts, Literature, and Literary Institutions ; interspersed with numerous Anecdotes of the most eminent Literary and Political Characters, &c.
Page 284 - This is not merely a work of opinions expressed in the ornamental style of the writer. It is a substantial account of Italy, and may be consulted for its facts by the historian, the traveller, and the topographer.
Page 113 - Depuis ce jour me promene De la foret a la plaine, De la montagne au vallon. Je vais ou le vent me mene, Sans me plaindre ou m'effrayer, Je vais ou va toute chose, Ou va la feuille de rose Et la feuille de laurier.
Page 283 - THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE ORACLE. Containing Rules for Purchasing and Keeping, or Jobbing Horses and Carriages, in the easiest and most economical manner, with accurate Estimates of every expense occasioned thereby. Also an easy plan for ascertaining every Hackney Coach Fare.
Page 284 - ST. PETERSBURGH: A Journal of Travels to and from that Capital, THROUGH FLANDERS, ALONG THE BANKS OF THE RHINE. THROUGH PRUSSIA, RUSSIA, POLAND. SAXONY, SILESIA, BAVARIA, AND FRANCE. By AB GRANVILLE, MD, FRS, FLS, MRS, &c. " It will be read by every person who has either travelled in the countries visited by the Doctor, or who is desirous of becoming acquainted with them."— Globe. " A book. which contains a great deal of useful information.
Page 216 - AVE, mari magno, turbantibus aequora ventis, E terra magnum alterius spectare laborem : Non quia vexari quemquam est jucunda voluptas, Sed , quibus ipse malis careas , quia cernere suave est.
Page 284 - LONDONDERRY'S NARRATIVE of the LATE WAR in THE PENINSULA. 4to. with Map and Plans. III. RELIGIOUS DISCOURSES. By a LAYMAN. 8vo. 4s. 6d. IV. THE DIARY of THOMAS BURTON, Esa., a MEMBER in the PARLIAMENTS of the PROTECTORS OLIVER and RICHARD CROMWELL, from 1656 to 1659, now first published from the original Autograph Manuscript, in the possession of William Upcott, of...
Page 284 - Being the Substance of a Journal of her Residence in that Country ; exhibiting a view of the present State of Society and Manners, Arts, Literature, and Literary Institutions ; interspersed with numerous Anecdotes of the most eminent Literary and Political Characters, &c. A new edition, revised. In 3 vols. 8vo.