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Page 30
... vessels . In the grounds are several fine beech- trees , and about four miles of walks , kept in the highest neatness . The old part of the house was built in 1668 , and has upon its front two singular figures , representing Men ...
... vessels . In the grounds are several fine beech- trees , and about four miles of walks , kept in the highest neatness . The old part of the house was built in 1668 , and has upon its front two singular figures , representing Men ...
Page 51
... vessels and rocky islets ; whilst the elevated hills of Fife- shire , and the mountains of Perthshire , form a beautiful back - ground to this magnificent scene . In my opinion , it greatly surpasses the view from Richmond - hill . It ...
... vessels and rocky islets ; whilst the elevated hills of Fife- shire , and the mountains of Perthshire , form a beautiful back - ground to this magnificent scene . In my opinion , it greatly surpasses the view from Richmond - hill . It ...
Page 80
... vessels of gold and silver ; Lord Dirleton being his master household , Lord Borthwick his cup - bearer , and Lord Fleeming his carver ; in whose absence they had deputies to attend , viz . Stewart , Laird of Drumlaurig , Tweedie ...
... vessels of gold and silver ; Lord Dirleton being his master household , Lord Borthwick his cup - bearer , and Lord Fleeming his carver ; in whose absence they had deputies to attend , viz . Stewart , Laird of Drumlaurig , Tweedie ...
Page 100
... Vessels - Cookery ; healthy ; economical . Drink . - Beer - Ale - Porter - Cider - Spirituous Liquors -Wine - Warm Drinks - Adulterations of these Liquors - Hurtful Additions - Vessels . Fire and Light . Clothing . Cleanliness ...
... Vessels - Cookery ; healthy ; economical . Drink . - Beer - Ale - Porter - Cider - Spirituous Liquors -Wine - Warm Drinks - Adulterations of these Liquors - Hurtful Additions - Vessels . Fire and Light . Clothing . Cleanliness ...
Page 108
... vessel , on account of a great and unexpected press which had taken place the night before ; and indeed the ship was crowded with the fruits of this unpleasant service . This boat was built in Norway ; and , although . very small and ...
... vessel , on account of a great and unexpected press which had taken place the night before ; and indeed the ship was crowded with the fruits of this unpleasant service . This boat was built in Norway ; and , although . very small and ...
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