 | 1845
...of strict trigonometrical observations, the height of the chief peaks of that celebrated ridge — " Where Andes, giant of the western star, Looks from his throne of clonds o'er half the world." Having returned, after this fatiguing and dangerous mountain expedition,... | |
 | 1819
...bentfttial influence, and subjects the patient to equal danger as if he were perched on the very pinnacle, Where Andes, giant of the western star, Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world ! — As illustrating this latter position, he adduces, or rather hints, at ihe medical history of... | |
 | 1825
...doing, it will save the lives of thousands in these Islands, as well as in those vast regions — " Where Andes, giant of the Western Star, " Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world." • 3. Disorders of the Brain and N'ervous System. — The prominent phenomenon of the Penitentiary... | |
 | James Johnson - 1827 - 680 pagina’s
...doing, it will save the lives of thousands in these Islands, as well as in those vast regions— " Where Andes, giant of the Western Star, " Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world." Practical Observations on the Effects of Calomel on the Mucous Surface and Secretions of the Alimentary... | |
 | James Lawson - 1830 - 256 pagina’s
...the cloud-capt Ben Lomond rises in all the pride of mountain grandeur — and like a mighty monarch, "Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world." The majestic river now rolled on boldly to the ocean ; here its wide expanse brought forgetfulJL ness of the small... | |
 | 1836
...described as being sublime in the highest degree, suggesting the words of Campbell most forcibly— " Where Andes, giant of the western star. Looks, from his throne of clouds, o'er half the world." The account of the discovery of silver in this district, is something like the story told of the discovery... | |
 | William Smyth, Frederick Lowe - 1836 - 305 pagina’s
...inexpressibly grand, and the words of Campbell flashed across our minds, most beautifully verified, " Where Andes, giant of the western star, Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world." We stopped a short time to admire the splendid scene, and give rest to our beasts, as well as take... | |
 | William Smyth (lieut.) - 1836
...inexpressibly grand, and the words of Campbell flashed across our minds, most beautifully verified, " Where Andes, giant of the western star, Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world." We stopped a short time to admire the splendid scene, and give rest to our beasts, as well as take... | |
 | 1836
...inexpressibly grand, and the words of Campbell flashed across our minds, most beautifully verified, " Where Andes, giant of the western star, Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world." ' Smyth, pp. 27, 28. In descending they were overtaken by a heavy snow-storm, which sunk the mercury... | |
 | Archibald Smith (M.D.) - 1839
...rising before; but never arrives at that ideal spot, whence he may command a view from sea to sea, " Where Andes, giant of the western star, Looks from his throne of clouds o'er half the world." The highest mountains in Britain, such as Ben-Nevis or Cruachan,* must appear very diminutive, when compared... | |
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