Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book to Switzerland and the Tyrol, Volumen2

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Página 6 - ... to the botanist. The curious atmospheric phenomena, which are frequently seen, and on elevated mountains, even below the spectator, afford a new and sublime spectacle. The mild warmth, and the long days, render travelling, at this period, peculiarly pleasant. May, however, is commonly more beautiful than June, which is often rainy. Most travellers devote only six or eight weeks to visiting Switzerland, and limit themselves to the most interesting parts. With a proper and systematic plan, one...
Página 4 - FLAVEL'S PRIZE KITCHENER, The only Kitchen Range which obtained a Prize Medal and Special Approbation at the Great Exhibition, 1851. Flavel's Prize Kitchener is strongly recommended for its simplicity of construction and its economy and cleanliness in use. It is made from 3 feet to 18 feet in width, suitable for large or small establishments, and may be arranged to supply a Bath, Steam Kettles, Steam Closet, &c.
Página 167 - Mourning, are always kept made up ; and a note, descriptive of the relation of the parties to the deceased, will ensure at any time the proper supply of Mourning being forwarded, both as to quality and distinction, according to the exigencies of the case ; it being needful only to send dresses for patterns, when every requisite will be carefully prepared and chosen to render the appointments complete, JAY'S LONDON GENERAL MOURNING WAREHOUSE, Nos.
Página 5 - The glaciers (qv), more than 400 in number, are either the barren parts of the mountains, or heights which consist only of snow and ice. These icy mountains begin in the canton of Glarus, and extend to the Grisons, thence to the canton of Uri, and, finally, down to Berne. The glaciers are produced by rocky valleys, whose declivities are too small to admit of the ready descent of the water of the melted snow and ice, so that they are gradually filled up by vast masses of snow and ice, which accumulate...
Página 167 - Proprietors of this Establishment, in respectfully addressing themselves to the attention of the Nobility, the Gentry, and the Public, beg leave to renew their thanks for the extraordinary patronage they continue to receive.
Página 6 - Rtiss, the Rhone, and the Tessino or Ticino* The Rhine is remarkable for its falls, and the Reuss for a bridge, called the Devil's bridge, which leads over it in the canton of Uri. It connects two mountains, between which the water rolls at the depth of seventy-five feet below it. There are springs of excellent water among the hills, with warm and cold baths, and mineral springs. In Thurgau, a part of Zurich, Basle...
Página 7 - ... to bathe the tired limbs. The best comes from Grindelwald. To the mineralogist, the apron of thin leather, invented by Pictet, deserves to be recommended. It is never well for one to travel on the mountains alone, nor, on the other hand, in company with more than three or four persons, because of the scanty accommodations of the inns in the small places. A guide should always be procured ; and very intelligent onea are easily to be met with.
Página 7 - A cloak, of oiled taffeta or oiled linen, to keep off the rain, is very convenient and warm, and, for this reason, a good protection on the high mountains or in a piercing wind. The traveller should also take a flannel shirt, the best protection against sudden colds, light woollen pantaloons, and a great coat of light cloth; also a covered flask for cherry brandy to bathe the tired limbs. The best comes from Grindelwald. To the mineralogist, the apron of thin leather, invented by Piotet, deserves...
Página 6 - ... procure a change of horses. There are good regular coaches, however. Most travellers who arrive at the frontier places in the post-coaches, or in their own carriages, hire the horses and carriages which are always in readiness in the towns. The prices at which horses and mules are let, are high. The horses and mules are so used to the steep and rocky mountain roads, that, even on the brink of a deep precipice, the traveller feels himself perfectly safe. Those should be chosen, however, which...
Página 6 - Neufchatel and Bienne, and the charming scenes in the Pays de Vaud, enchant the visitor. The beginning of summer, and even the close of spring, are often equally favorable. The Alpine meadows, which are then decked with the most beautiful and rarest flowers, delight the eye, and afford rich stores to the botanist. The curious atmospheric phenomena, which are frequently seen, and on elevated mountains, even below the spectator, afford a new and sublime spectacle.

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