Ward, John, 1832-1912, Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London : J. Murray · leaf 326
ully coated with fine white hard cement, giving the appearance of marble. The delicateenrichments of thecornices and roof wereexecuted in terra-cotta. The surroundingcountry is said to beunhealthy, but seemsfertile, and the nativesof the nearest townare handsome, robust-looking folk. Here I])artook… … Selixcs—Temple of Apollo. 228 aUEEK COINS AND THEIR PARENT CITIES The view of the vast scene of desolation, looking towards the sea, isone of the most extraordinary in the world. When I was there it was a great sacred holiday,and the usually de-serted ruins werepeopled by littlegroups of…
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