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Description of a second view of the ruins of Pompeii and surrounding country, representing the Tragic Theatre, Covered Theatre, Temple of Isis, Small Forum : now exhibiting in the Panorama, Leicester-Square ; painted, from drawings taken on the spot, by Mr. Burford (1824)

Burford, J. (John), Donaldson, Thomas Leverton, 1795-1885, Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) · London : [J. Burford] · leaf 20

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ed as the island to which the emperor Tiberius retired, after having entrusted the care of his empire to his favorites; and where he gave himself up the most dissolute and infamous depravi- ties that could disgrace human nature. No. 72. The summit of Vesuvius consists of three heads. The same… … * Black’s life of Torquato Tasso.

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