Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862-, Brangwyn, Frank, Sir, 1867-1956. illus · London, John Lane; New York, John Lane Company · leaf 236
elf witha tremendous deed of architecture whenever he is greatlybored by the feeble gullibility of mankind. Nothing is more difficult than to express in words thisunhuman character of the best Roman bridges, which revealeternal manhood and courage in the work done by the menof a day. For instance,… … THE ROMAN AQUEDUCT AT SEGOVIA IN SPAIN, WITHMODERN HOUSES CLUSTERED AROUND ITS BASF. A FEW WORDS ON THE ROMAN GENIUS 185 bank. These facts are trite and tame, but when we turnfrom them to the supreme bridge we pass from bald historyinto a creation that seems miraculous. It is long before the eye…
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