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A description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire : illustrated by views, drawn and engraved (1812)

Storer, James, 1771-1853 · London : Published by W. Clarke, J. Carpenter, W. Miller, C. Chappel, White and Cochrane, Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Brodie and Co., and J. Storer : Coe, printer · leaf 19

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5 mounted by the lofty octagon which composes thecentre. This enchanting scenery is backed by anelevated woodland of a sombre aspect, which bycontrast heightens the striking and brilliant effect ofthe edifice. Descending into the bottom, a fine pel-lucid lake reflects the surrounding beauties of…

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