Excerpt from On the Beauties, Harmonies, and Sublimities of Nature: With Notes, Commentaries, and Illustrations
When the Emperor Adrian, after traver sing the whole of his vast empire, climbed the summit of Mount Etna, he confessed, with all the humility of philosophy, that this sublime pinnacle presented, at the rising of the sun, glories which gave him but a poor and contemptible opinion of his own impe rial condition.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book offers a comprehensive study of nature, encompassing its beauty, harmonies, and sublimity. From the grandeur of the ocean and the serenity of rivers to the charm of fountains and the tranquility of lakes, the author takes you on a journey of discovery, revealing the intricate connections between nature and the human experience. Along the way, you will encounter fascinating historical and cultural associations, and delve into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of nature. This book invites you to appreciate the natural world with fresh eyes, and to recognize the profound impact it has on our lives, both individually and collectively. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527690530_0
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