Williams, Leonard, b. 1871 · London [etc.] : T.N. Foulis · leaf 246
n at this day give light, commonly used in kitchens, stables, and inns.—FathersConnelly and Higgins, Spanish-English and English-SpanishDictionary. Swinburne wrote of these candiles :— The Spaniardsdelight in wine that tastes strong of the pitched skin, and of oil thathas a rank smell and taste ;… … \ ;v BRONZES a large proportion of the Andalusian people aremarkedly averse to blowing out a kindled match ;nor do they think it of good augury to be in aroom where three lights—candles, matches, orwhatever they may be—are simultaneously aflame.I have noticed, too, that, whether from utter…
Decorative arts -- Spain History
Internet Archive · California Digital Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
