A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 185
smaller ones still standing, all of thesame class and very similar in design to the large one. Its height,according to Lord Valentia, is 60 ft., its width at base nearly 10, andit is of one stone. The idea is evidently Egyptian, but the details areIndian. It is, in fact, an Indian nine-storeyed… … Obelisks at Axuiii. (^Froui Lurd Valtntias Travels. retains many of its original features. It also resembles the tower atChittore,^ but towers are from their form such frail structures, thatcertainly nine-tenths of those that once existed have perished ; andit is only because they are so frequent…
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