The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Volume 1G. Bell, 1887 - 953 pages |
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Page xvii
... Countess of Mar , Aug. 3 , 1716. - Storm at sea - A frightened captain - Arrival at Rotterdam - Dutch maids- Neatness and magnificence of the shops and houses - Making a good bargain To Mrs. Smith , Aug. 5. - Agreeable travelling in ...
... Countess of Mar , Aug. 3 , 1716. - Storm at sea - A frightened captain - Arrival at Rotterdam - Dutch maids- Neatness and magnificence of the shops and houses - Making a good bargain To Mrs. Smith , Aug. 5. - Agreeable travelling in ...
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... Countess of Cozelle - Anecdote of the King of Poland - Leipzig fair - Fortifications and their de- scription • To the same , Nov. 23. - Arrival at Brunswick - The illustrious family of Wolfenbuttel PAGE 128 130 131 134 To the Countess ...
... Countess of Cozelle - Anecdote of the King of Poland - Leipzig fair - Fortifications and their de- scription • To the same , Nov. 23. - Arrival at Brunswick - The illustrious family of Wolfenbuttel PAGE 128 130 131 134 To the Countess ...
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... Countess of Bristol , April 1. - Marriage of the Grand Signior's eldest daughter — The Turkish government - Pro- cession to the mosque - The French ambassadress - Un- limited power of the janissaries To the Countess of Mar , April 1 ...
... Countess of Bristol , April 1. - Marriage of the Grand Signior's eldest daughter — The Turkish government - Pro- cession to the mosque - The French ambassadress - Un- limited power of the janissaries To the Countess of Mar , April 1 ...
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... Countess of Mar , March 10. - Birth of a daughter— Sultana Hafitén - Her grief for the loss of her husband- Elegance of her apartments - Description of her dress- Magnificence of the dinner - table - The seraglio - Beauty of her slaves ...
... Countess of Mar , March 10. - Birth of a daughter— Sultana Hafitén - Her grief for the loss of her husband- Elegance of her apartments - Description of her dress- Magnificence of the dinner - table - The seraglio - Beauty of her slaves ...
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... Countess of Mar , Aug. 28. - Excessive heat of Tunis -Genoa - Platonic friendship - Andrea Doria — The fine arts -The church of the Annunciation To the Countess of - Sept. 12. Situation of Turin - Visit PAGE 250 260 265 to the Queen ...
... Countess of Mar , Aug. 28. - Excessive heat of Tunis -Genoa - Platonic friendship - Andrea Doria — The fine arts -The church of the Annunciation To the Countess of - Sept. 12. Situation of Turin - Visit PAGE 250 260 265 to the Queen ...
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