The only site that can be ascertained with any degree of certainty, is that of the " byrsa," or citadel, which stood on a hill in the centre of the city ; its summit is now occupied by the chapel lately erected to the memory of St. Louis. Built on the... Algeria and Tunis in 1845 - Page 34by John Clark Kennedy - 1846Full view - About this book
| 1846 - 824 pages
...altofctber ; and finally enacted tbe freedom of all children of slate parents. " The only site that can bo ascertained with any degree of certainty, is that...in the form of a cross, surmounted by a dome, and lacing the south-east, it is a conspicuous object from the surrounding country, and from it the best... | |
| L. Contanseau - 1860 - 232 pages
...cisterns that, scattered here and there,* render great care necessary ? in riding z among the ruins. 128. The only site that can be ascertained with any degree*...lately erected to the memory of St. Louis. Built on the .du commerce. 'puissance. srester impassible. hondoyant. 'lcs quelques.— — kavoir concourira. 'reuvre.... | |
| George Walter De Lisle - 1872 - 280 pages
...have resolved to choose one to preserve their established laws in their purity. The only site which can be ascertained with any degree of certainty is that of the citadel, which stood on a hill in the centre of the town. I have seldom experienced the sweets of nature,... | |
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