These apartments compose an intricate labyrinth, which extends a foot or more in diameter from the royal chamber on every side. Here the nurseries and magazines of provisions begin ; and, being separated by small empty chambers and galleries, which surround... The Philosophy of Natural History - Page 312by William Smellie, John Ware - 1866 - 448 pagesFull view - About this book
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