Travels in Europe, Asia Minor and ArabiaT. Cadell and W. Davies ; and Peter Hill, Edinburgh, 1805 - 396 páginas |
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... equal to its expenditure ; and although there are some private fortunes of nobles , who are ostensibly engaged in commercial pursuits , estimated at from ten to fifteen thousand pounds sterling per annum , yet many of them ( each ...
... equal to its expenditure ; and although there are some private fortunes of nobles , who are ostensibly engaged in commercial pursuits , estimated at from ten to fifteen thousand pounds sterling per annum , yet many of them ( each ...
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... equal to the value of twelve hundred marcs of gold , and redeemed twelve years afterwards ; " which is a convincing proof of its intrinsic value not having been at that time doubted or suspected . THE suburbs , distinguished by the name ...
... equal to the value of twelve hundred marcs of gold , and redeemed twelve years afterwards ; " which is a convincing proof of its intrinsic value not having been at that time doubted or suspected . THE suburbs , distinguished by the name ...
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... equal in size to a man's head , is propelled backwards and forwards by means of a wooden instrument fixed upon the arm of the striker , called bracciale . At a little distance it resem- bles a muff , but is covered with short wooden ...
... equal in size to a man's head , is propelled backwards and forwards by means of a wooden instrument fixed upon the arm of the striker , called bracciale . At a little distance it resem- bles a muff , but is covered with short wooden ...
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... equal satisfaction , and as little restraint , detailed the private concerns of the noble families whose liveries they wore ; and mendicant friars , who ex- ercised the functions of their order , by participating in every little store ...
... equal satisfaction , and as little restraint , detailed the private concerns of the noble families whose liveries they wore ; and mendicant friars , who ex- ercised the functions of their order , by participating in every little store ...
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... equal celebrity , but threatening no greater misfortunes at present , constitutes part of a promontory near Reggio , on the Calabrian shore , called Coda del Volpe , and is opposite to Cape Peloro , which projects from the Sicilian ...
... equal celebrity , but threatening no greater misfortunes at present , constitutes part of a promontory near Reggio , on the Calabrian shore , called Coda del Volpe , and is opposite to Cape Peloro , which projects from the Sicilian ...
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Adana Aleppo Allah allowed amongst appearance Arabs Asia Minor attention authority Bassorah beautiful boat Bosporus built called Caloyer camels captain caravan bashee caravanserai ceremonies CHAP Christian coffee companion compelled confined considerable Constantinople convey customs departure dervishes Desart distance dress elegant Emperor engaged established exposed fatigue favor fawn colour formed fortune frequently gate Grand Greek ground harbour hill horses hospitality hundred inhabitants island Janissaries journey kaïk khauns Koniah Koran Mahommed Mahommedan Mahommedan religion manner marble ment merchants miles mode Mootouwaulee morning mosque mountains Muftee Mussulmaun nearly night o'clock observed ornamented Ottomaun palace party Pashah passed piasters Porte present principal proceeded procured Prophet religion remained residence respect Scamander scarcely Schaik sea of Marmora Seraglio ship shore side situation Smyrna soon streets Sultaun Syria Timariots tion town travellers tribes Turkish Turks Ulemah village Vizeer wakf whilst whole wind
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Página 352 - Our usual mode of proceeding was to set out about two o'clock in the morning and continue travelling till nine, ten, or eleven, when an encampment was formed for the day ; but it several times occurred that We were obliged to go on until five or six o'clock in the evening; and the fatigue of those days is not easy to be described.
Página 127 - Sirat. which they say is laid over the midst of hell, and described to be finer than a hair, and sharper than the edge of a sword...
Página 375 - MohafFah arrived. I flew with a bowl full of water to my friend; who drank but little of it, and in great haste. Alas! it was his last draught! His lovely child, too, eagerly moistened her mouth of roses, blistered by the noxious blast...
Página 323 - ... as he could perceive no marks of violence. He therefore judiciously concluded he had been delivered by an angel ; and eagerly spread the report, to avoid the reprehension he merited. The old man, on the other hand, asserted the same thing to his disciples, and preached his doctrine with more earnestness than ever.
Página 353 - Two small coffee-pots are employed ; in one is boiled the water, generally mixed with the remaining coffee of a former meal; in the other is put the fresh powder, which is sometimes placed near the fire, to become heated before the boiling water is added to it. The mixture is then boiled two or three times, taking care to pour a few drops of cold water upon it the last time, or to place a cloth dipped in cold water over it; then it is allowed to subside, and afterwards poured into the coffee-pot...
Página 372 - The dear child slept soundly from fati.?Tie ; and the departure of the caravan, which we hastened as much as in our power, was a moment of joy. LITTLE conversation took place between my companion and myself : he was very ill ; and we both dreaded the return of noon, when in general the heated air began to affect us, and travelled ori in silent hope of speedy relief.
Página 353 - They also use a preparation from the husks, called cafe a la sultane, which is made by pounding and roasting them, and is esteemed an excellent beverage. The greatest care is taken of the powdered coffee, which is kept closely pressed down in a wooden box, and the quantity required for use is scraped from the surface with a wooden spoon. Two small pots are often used ; in the one the water is boiled (generally mixed with the remains of the preceding meal) ; into the other is put the fresh coffee,...
Página 323 - In this reverse of fortune, his situation excited the pity of a girl who was slave to the gaoler, and she determined to give him his liberty. An opportunity soon offered to effect her design. One day, when the gaoler was gone to bed intoxicated, and in a profound sleep, she gently took the keys from under his pillow, and after opening the door to the old man, returned them to their place unperceived by her master. The next day, when .the gaoler went to visit his prisoner, he was extremely astonished...
Página 324 - before his setting, turning their faces towards Jerusalem ; and let them say " three times, God Almighty ! God Most High ! God Most Great ! Let them " observe only the second and third festival : Let them fast but two days annu" ally : Let them not wash the prepuce, nor drink beer, but as much wine as " they think proper : And, lastly, let them abstain from the flesh of carnivorous
Página 372 - I soon observed an afflicting change had taken place in the countenance of my friend. It was now that, in aggravation of all my sufferings, I foresaw the impossibility of his long resisting the violently burning blasts which, with little intermission, continued to assail us.