Description of the View of Athens, and Surrounding Country: Now Exhibiting in Henry Aston Barker and John Burford's Panorama Strand; With an Improved ... Whole Picture, With Numbers and References - Softcover

Henry Aston Barker

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ISBN 10: 0282992871 ISBN 13: 9780282992873

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Mums. Buunm and Boaronn have painted the present Panorama frown Drawings taken from the moat elevated part of the Museum Hill, by Signor onuam, a Roman Artist, whom Mr. Donwx-zu. Employed in aid' him to m a collection of Views in Greece; which, with Mr. Donwsu's gave in hat Country, are now preparing for the press. The point was chosen by Mr. Doow ell, as being the only one from whence all the interesting objects in the vicinity of Athens could be seen. Sthe perfect accuracy of the View has been admitted by all who have visited Athens, and seen the Panorama in progress. To Mr. Ronsa'r Coelemu, who has lately returned from Greece, the Proprietors are particularl indebted for much useful information, and drawing: d several of the principal urea, in their correct costume. 1a thefollowing descriptton, it it only intended to give such an account (i the cut important object: as may render them interesting to the Visitors qf the PM when in the room to those who wish for more detailed information. Me excellent work qf Swamym the Tmelaof chandler, are recommended.

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