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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… of the eighteenth century. It is said to be the most wild and mountainous district in the kingdom, measuring in … the southern boundary, amidst beautiful wood, from the wild and romantic district in the west, here advances to Loch … of the parish, where is the most striking scenery, is wild and mountainous, and indebted for its imposing character …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… but furnish lurking-places for large herds of goats, so wild as to bid defiance to capture. The soil is generally …
Survey of London
… Cross) Road. He was, Penton's agent recorded in 1830, 'a wild fellow who has sold and squandered every thing leaving …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… southern Kingsbury and Brent reservoir for the wealth of wild life found there. The reality for most of the …
The Environs of London
… upon the dethe of her husband, who was slayne by the Wild Iryshe, he being captain of the gally-glasses 148." … 17 Edw. IV. pt. 1. m. 6. Gallow-glassesSoldiers among the Wild Irish, who serve on horse-back.Johnson. "A paissant and …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… and is altogether one of the most mountainous and wild districts in the country. The northern division, called … rocks, the whole encompassed with lonely glens and wild mountain woods, is a spot which has always interested the admirer of wild and lonely scenery. There are many good springs, and a …
Records relating to the Barony of Kendale
… by Mr. Aske, grand captain, and sent to the commons of the wild countries of Cumberland, Westmoreland, Kendal, Furness, … and the stir, caused by example of those of the "high and wild countries," who cast open parks and closes and made …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… valley of this river furnishes a beautiful relief to the wild and dreary aspect of the surrounding country. The … and his grave is still shown here, with the den of the wild boar that was the object of the chase. Another hill is …
Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840
… in 1803. [Suffolk RO, FAA: 50/2/112 A, p. 5] Land, John, 8 Wild Ct, Wild St, London, upholder (1775). In 1775 insured his house … Lancs., cm and joiner (181822). [D] Latham, James, Gt Wild St, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, cm (182022). In 1820 …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… The locality takes its principal character from the wild and imposing aspect of these mountains, of which, at a …