Travels and researches in Asia minor, more particularly in the province of Lycia |
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Seite 25 - But perhaps the novelty of the scene may influence me. and afterwards to each of the cardinal points. The tone is very harmonious, and the words are dwelt upon with a prolonged sound, making in the stillness of the night a chant which is solemn and striking; its meaning is simple and beautiful: "God is most great!" " I testify that there is no deity but God;" " I testify that Mahomet is God's apostle!
Seite 144 - The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy walls round about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers : they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about ; they have made thy beauty perfect.
Seite 35 - Immediately around me were the ruins, extending for miles, undisturbed by any living creature except the goats and kids. On every side lay columns, triglyphs, and friezes of beautiful sculpture, every object speaking of the grandeur of this ancient city. In one place I saw thirty Doric capitals placed up in a line for a fence. I descended towards the sea, and found the whole front of the hill a wilderness of ruined temples, baths, and theatres, all of the best workmanship.
Seite 371 - Asses are allotted to the younger children, who are placed amidst the domestic stores, and never without a pet cat in their arms : long tresses of hair hang down their necks, and are kept closely to the head by a circlet of coins. By their side walks the eldest son, with all the air and alacrity of a young sportsman; over his shoulder hangs a long-barrelled gun, in his hand is the cage of a decoy partridge, and a classiclooking hound follows at his heels : a number of shepherd boys mingle with the...
Seite 406 - SIR, -I have had the honour to receive your letter of the 22nd instant, in which you intimate to me your intention of violating the law.
Seite 432 - F. expressed a wish to recompense the proprietor, and a deputation of Turks proceeded to examine the ground. They reported 'that the seed was uninjured — that if God sent rain it would spring up again, and that no damage was done.
Seite 351 - Myra is among the largest and the best built in Asia Minor : much of its fine corridor and corniced proscenium remains ; the upper seats have disappeared, but the present crop of wheat occupies little more than the area; probably about six feet of earth may have accumulated upon its surface.
Seite 137 - Now do not tell me a lie, for if you have not what you require, I will send dinners and sweets from my own table." On my thanking him, he expressed his hope that I would call upon him again, and, instead of staying two days, would remain a month, assuring me that he would make me comfortable. He rose from his seat and accompanied me towards the door when I came away, which is quite contrary to eastern etiquette, and Demetrius says he never saw it done before by a Pasha. I withdrew and rambled home,...
Seite 371 - Turkish steed. Asses are allotted to the younger children, who are placed amidst the domestic stores, and never without a pet cat in their arms : long tresses of hair hang down their necks, and are kept closely to the head by a circlet of coins. By their side walks the eldest son, with all the air and alacrity...
Seite 223 - The national custom, which makes it the privilege of the son to do the offices of an attendant to his father, instils into the character of the people the duty of honouring parents. In every relation and circumstance in which I saw them, in their families and among strangers, love and kindness to one another seemed to prevail : sincerity banishes suspicion, and honesty and candour beget openness in all their dealings.