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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1814 Excerpt: ...PONTIFICEM. PRO. CAROLO. II. HISPANIARUM RECE EXCELC: D. D.CASPAR: DE HARO, EI GUZMAN. MURCHIO. DE. CARPIO. ET HELICHEO ORATOR. AD TYPUM MOLIS. IN AGONALI FORO ERECT. AB EQUITE. BERNIXO. OPUS. HOC. EXSTRUI. JUSSIT, EODEM. DIRIGENTE. QUI. INTERIM. '. DUM PERFICERETUR. DEFUNCTUS. HOC: POSTHUMO. PARTU: INEXHAUSTAM. MENTIS. FOECUNDITATEM CLAUSIT. AKKOD: M: DC: LXXXI. This fine piece of sculpture, the last work of Bernini, and a copy from the magnificent fountain in the Piazza Navona at Rome, was a present from the Spanish ambassador at the Papal court, to the first Duke of Marlborough. It has only been recently erected; and during the many years it lay neglected, was much damaged, and part of its characteristic appendages and adjuncts lost. Still, however, it bears a close resemblance to the noble original; proves an ornament to the gardens, and the admiration of spectators. From the Fountain, the path meanders up hillThe left is open to the charming vale through which the river glides: the right is occasionallyshaded by groups of trees. Almost every step presents a new scene: the transitions are sudden, but never harsh; even the strong contrast between (the elegant sculpture we have just left, and the wild Rock Seats that occupy the brow, gives an additional impression to each. Above these is a noble view into the park: the High Lodge, with its antique battlements amidst an amphitheatre of venerable trees, is a striking object in the landscape. From this spot wc wind to the right, and fresh beauties again arrest the attention. To paint every change of scenery that presents itself in the space of an hundred yards would be impossible; the impression can only be conveyed by the eye;--the happiest description would fail. At one point we have a glimpse of the river...