 ... of the abyss ; the vigorous action of the numerous small craters on its borders ; the dense columns of vapour and smoke, that rose at the north and south end of the plain; together with the ridge of steep rocks by which it was surrounded, rising probably...  The American Journal of Science and Arts - Page 241826Full view - About this book
 | 1827 - 452 pages
...rocks, by which it was surrounded, rising probably, in some places, 400 feet in perpendicular heignt, presented an immense volcanic panorama, the effect...which we had been informed was to be found in the neighbourhood, and succeeded in finding three pools, where the water was perfectly fresh and sweet.... | |
 | 610 pages
...together with the ridge of steep rocks by which it wassurrounded, rising probably in some places 300 or 400 feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...by the constant roaring of the vast furnaces below. " After the first feelings of astonishment had subsided, we remained a considerable time contemplating... | |
 | 1826 - 520 pages
...the ridge of steep rocks, by which it was surrounded, rising probably, in some places, four hundred feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...the constant roaring of the vast furnaces below.' pp. 130 — 131. ' Between nine and ten, the dark clouds and heavy fog, that, since the setting of... | |
 | William Ellis - 1825 - 290 pages
...the ridge of steep rocks, by which it was surrounded, rising probably, in some places, four hundred feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...by the constant roaring of the vast furnaces below. After our first feelings of astonishment had subsided, we continued for about half an hour, contemplating... | |
 | 1826 - 446 pages
...centre, wh,ch was, as nearv as we could judge, 300 or 400 feet lower. It was evident Ltd* J crater ^recently been filled with liquid lava up to this...panorama, the effect of which was greatly augmented by th«? constant roaring of the vast furnaces below. We then walked along the western side of the crater... | |
 | 1826 - 494 pages
...the ridge of steep rocks, by which it was surrounded, rising, probably, in some places, four hundred feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...then walked along the western side of the crater, till we reached the north end, where we left the few provisions, and little baggage, that we had, and... | |
 | 1826 - 570 pages
...together with the ridge of steep rocks by which it was surrounded, rising probably in some places 300 or 400 feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...the constant roaring of the vast furnaces below.' — pp. 205—208. We must add Mr. Ellis's description of the appearance of the volcano during the... | |
 | 1826 - 606 pages
...together with the ridge f steep rock* by which it was surrounded, rising probably in some places 300 or 400 feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...the constant roaring of the vast furnaces below.' pp. 207, ^08. Of this terrific chasm, it was supposed, on a rough calculation, that the circumference... | |
 | 1826 - 568 pages
...together with the ridge of steep rocks by which it was surrounded, rising probably in some places 300 or 400 feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...the constant roaring of the vast furnaces below." — pp. 205 — 208. We must add Mr. Ellis's description of the appearance of the volcano during the... | |
 | William Ellis - 1826 - 476 pages
...together with the ridge of steep rocks by which it was surrounded, rising probably in some places 300 or 400 feet in perpendicular height, presented an immense...by the constant roaring of the vast furnaces below. After the first feelings of astonishment had subsided, we remained a considerable time contemplating... | |
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