Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 · Boston, CT : Hall and Locke · leaf 40
is com-posed of large stones joined with earth, and, as isattested by the layers of debris which extend in anoblique direction below it, it was built originally uponthe steep slope of the hill. Hence, since the erectionof the wall, the hill at this point has increased 131 feetin breadth and 44|-… … 16 A Book of Famous Explorers says Homer, was built by Poseidon and Apollo. In thelatter case, it would appear strange that it is only 6^feet thick, and was never higher than 16^ feet, for itmust be remembered that the hill has a steep inclineon the north side, and that it is very precipitous at…
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