Observations on a short tour made in the summer of 1803 to the western highlands of Scotland [by P.B. Homer].Homer, 1804 - 80 עמודים |
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עמוד 104 - I sat down on a bank, such as a writer of Romance might have delighted to feign. I had indeed no trees to whisper over my head, but a clear rivulet streamed at my feet. The day was calm, the air soft, and all was rudeness, silence, and solitude. Before me, and on either side, were high hills, which by hindering the eye from ranging, forced the mind to find entertainment for itself. Whether I spent the hour well I know not; for here I first conceived the thought of this narration.
עמוד 104 - The request was reasonable, and the argument cogent. We, therefore, willingly dismounted, and diverted ourselves as the place gave us opportunity. 1 sat down on a bank, such as a writer of romance might have delighted to feign.
עמוד 18 - I shall gratify their taste by producing it, first giving our author's preliminary observations. " As I profess myself a great admirer of the writings of Burns, and should think that I had no knowledge or taste in poetry if I were not, I endeavoured to stimulate the exertions of his countrymen when I was at Dumfries, by writing two short pieces of poetry, and fixing them as well as I was able on the turf of his grave. I cut some small...
עמוד 19 - ROB.ERT BURNS. If sweetest thoughts in simple language drest, If vivid wit has power to move thy breast, If Nature, painted with a master's hand And poet's skill, thy passions can command, Here, reader, pause, — and Fancy's bard admire ; [lye ; For here he rests who well could strike the If Pity touch thee, drop one friendly tear ; If blameless, censure him: for BURNS lies here.
עמוד 65 - ... appears that the distance to that Post is greater than was supposed I will recommend it to the General to take it into Consideration. I depend intirely upon you for the performance of your Engagements, but Shall not cavill with you upon a day, persuaded that you do your utmost to forward the Service. I am Sorry that I have it not in my Power to repair the Roads, I propose to Col.
עמוד 87 - The original fortress is supposed to have been built by one of the kings of...
עמוד 102 - The host then possessed one hundred sheep, as many goats, twelve milch cows, and twenty-eight beeves ready for the drover.
עמוד 106 - Scotland, and compare their condition with what they will find here. The life of the poor is here the most destitute and the most deplorable that the imagination can conceive.
עמוד 20 - ... Western Highlands of Scotland, interspersed with Original Pieces of Descriptive and Epistolary Poetry. London: SAEL & Co. 1804. Visit to Dumfries and the grave of BURNS, calling attention to its neglected condition. Inscription to the memory of ROBERT BURNS, pages 16 to 21. " His fame is independent of their exertions, and posterity will do him the most ample justice, however his remains may be neglected by the inhabitants of Dumfries.
עמוד 6 - On arrival there the rope was stretched between two posts, one at the top of the hill and the other at the bottom, and carefully fastened.