The book of sun-dials; originally compiled by the late Mrs. Alfred Gatty; now enl. and re-edited by H. K. F. Eden and Eleanor Lloyd (1900)
Gatty, Alfred, Mrs., 1809-1873, Eden, Horatia K. F. Gatty, Lloyd, Eleanor, Evans, Lewis · London, G. Bell · leaf 206
FROM THE CHATEAUTOURNOUELLES. FOREIGN DIALS 173 On the lower part of the block there is another star, a cross, and planedials are at different angles. The step on which the dial block rests isformed of thin flat bricks, the pavement being black and white. Itstands beside a stone tank, on a terrace… … BUEN RETIRO, CHURRIANA. glance of Time seems to be present, throwing its shade over its ownfleeting footsteps as these are expressed by the many gnomons onthis remarkable instrument. The white marble of the dial stone strongly contrasts with the darksad green of the funereal trees ; and as among…
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