...indeed, than at noon day; whilst at the same time their forms appear so unsubstantial, so etherial, that one might almost fancy it possible to pass through...communicated it to some friends who were with me at Killamey, we several times walked down to the lake, when the state of the atmosphere seemed propitious...

...phenomenon which sometimes occurs about sun-set, and which is so admirably described by Mr. Weld. " Occasionally an effect is produced by the setting...when I first witnessed this singular and beautiful phaenomenon ; and having communicated it to some friends who were with me at Killarney, we several...

...upon them, rocks, woods, and even houses, are distinctly visible — more so indeed than at noon-day ; whilst, at the same time, their forms appear so unsubstantial,...possible to pass through them without resistance." Glena and Tomies mountains, which form nearly one side of the lake— the side opposite to Ross Island—...

...visible, more so, indeed, than at noon- day; whilst at the same time their forms appear so substantial, so ethereal, that one might almost fancy it possible to pass through them without resistance. The appearance is very transient, continuing only for about ten minutes, when the sun approaches the...

...tlvjm, rocks, woods, and even houses are distinctly visible — more so, indeed, than at noon-day ; whilst, at the same time, their forms appear so unsubstantial,...propitious ; but being frequently disappointed in our hope of beholding it, my description began to pass for the mere creation of fancy ; at last, however,...