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Page 80:-
the south, at the entrance of the vale, over a noble
fore-ground), and commands a charming view of Windermere-water
[1]. The river Rothay winds through the vale, amidst lofty rocks
and hanging woods, to join the lake. The road serpentizes
upwards, round a bulging rock, fringed with trees, and brings you
soon in sight of
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Rydal Water
Grasmere
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RYDAL-WATER,
A lake about a mile in length, spotted with little isles, and
which communicates, by a narrow channel, with
GRASMERE-WATER,
The river Rothay is their common outlet.
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station, Grasmere Hill
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Mount Grasmere hill, and from the top, have a view of as sweet a
scene as travelled eye ever beheld [2]. Mr. Gray's description of
this peaceful, happy vale, will raise a wish in every reader to
see so primaeval a place.
'The bosom of the mountains, spreading
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[1]
The style of this landscape will be seen in No.15, of Mr.
Farrington's views.
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[2]
A little to the left of the road, is No.5, of Mr. Farrington's
views.
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-- "Grasmere Water" -- Grasmere
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-- Rydal Hall
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-- Rydal Water
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-- station, Grasmere Hill
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