Narrative of cruises in the Mediterranean in H.M.S. 'Euryalus' and 'Chanticleer' during the Greek War of Independence (1822-1826) with an appendix on the climate, and meteorological and nosological tables, etc. / [Edited by W. G. Black].

  • Black, William Galt.
Date:
1900
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Credit: Narrative of cruises in the Mediterranean in H.M.S. 'Euryalus' and 'Chanticleer' during the Greek War of Independence (1822-1826) with an appendix on the climate, and meteorological and nosological tables, etc. / [Edited by W. G. Black]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    precipitous fronts, gave to Abyla and all the African hills an imposing appearance, heightened by the deep shade which encircled them; while as the morning advanced, and the ship neared the coast, the different valleys became enlightened before the eye in all the vernal softness of this genial clime ; though, from the distance between us and the shore, no definite objects were discernible, but all was pictured in the pleasing and variegated shades of the fertile vale and barren rock of the mountain. The opposite coast, though hilly, is not so bold in the foreground; but, one over another the hills are seen rising up in an amphitheatrical manner, exhibiting still finer contrasts in their different shades. Beautifully green at their bases, vegeta- tion seemed to languish with the ascent of the mountain ; while near the summit it is lost in the less lively hue of the hardy plant of the elevated precipice. The town of Tarifa, with its little island and tower boldly jutting out from the shore, is a beau- tiful object; and in its vicinity, though at this season of the year, the vales and hilly slopes looked fresh and green. No longer is the sound of the death-dealing gun heard echoing around its roman- tic hills. Once the scene of contesting armies, and begirt with the military lines of a baffled and extensive host, it needs no longer the gallantry of a Skerrit to defend it, and bury its besiegers in their trenches; though doubtless many a sad im-