6).On these tablets the history of the bridge is recorded. Dr. Bretschneider addsthat Dr. Lockhart is also right in counting nine arches, for he counts only the water-ways, not the arches resting upon the banks of the river. Dr. Forke (p. 5) counts IIarches and 280 stone lions.—H. C.] [P. de la… … b M IO MARCO POLO Book II. CHAPTE R XXXV I.Account of the City of Juju. When you leave the Bridge, and ride towards the west,finding all the way excellent hostelries for travellers,with fine vineyards, fields, and gardens, and springs ofwater, you come after 30 miles to a fine large city…
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