Cyclopedia of architecture, historical, descriptive, typographical, decorative, theoretical and mechanical, alphabetically arranged, familiarly explained, and adapted to the comprehension of workmen, etc., etc. By Robert Stuart [pseud.] ... Two volumes in one. .. (1854)
Stuart, Robert, Stuart, Robert · New York: A. S. Barnes & Co. ... Cincinnati:--H.W. Derby · leaf 45
ABYSSINIAN BUILDINGS. The church at Axum is amodern erection, and the firstimpression on beholding it, isits great resemblance to gothichouses in England. The colon-nade in front is supported by fourModern chutch at Axum. … massive stone pillars, about fivefeet in diameter, composed ofsmall stones, and covered withplaster. It is flat-roofed, laidwith mortar and stucco, and itsparapet surrounded with gothicornaments. It is 111 feet in length, and 51in breadth : is approached by twoflights of steps. The upper flightonly…
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