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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 533, February 11, 1832 is a collection of diverse literary works that captivates the reader with its blend of informative articles, entertaining stories, and thought-provoking essays. From insightful commentary on current events to whimsical tales of adventure, this volume offers something for every reader.

The quality of writing in this volume is top-notch, showcasing the talent and creativity of the various authors featured within its pages. The articles are well-researched and informative, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the world around them. The stories are engaging and imaginative, transporting the reader to different times and places with their vivid descriptions and compelling narratives.

Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 533, February 11, 1832 is a delightful read that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a mix of history, entertainment, and education in their reading material. Whether you're looking for a quick escape or a more in-depth exploration of a particular topic, this volume has something for everyone. Highly recommended for fans of literature and history alike.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. XIX. NO. 533.] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1832. [PRICE 2d.

[Illustration: Cascade at Virginia Water.]

CASCADE AT VIRGINIA WATER.

This has been described as "perhaps the most striking imitation we have of the great works of nature:" at all events, it has less of the mimicry of art than similar works on a smaller scale.

Virginia Water will be recollected as the largest sheet of artificial water in the kingdom, with the exception of that at Blenheim. Near the high Southampton road it forms the above cascade, descending into a glen romantically shaded with plantations of birch, willow, and acacia:

Hollowly here the gushing water sounds With a mysterious voice; one might pause Upon its echoes till it seemeth a noise Of fathomless wilds where man had never walked.

Or it may be described in the graphic words of Thomson:

With woods o'erhung, and shagg'd with mossy rocks, Whence on each side the gushing waters play, And down the rough cascade white dashing fall, Or gleam in lengthened vista through the trees.

Beside the cascade is a stone cave, "moss o'ergrown," constructed with fragments of immense size and curious shape that were originally dug up at Bagshot Heath, and are supposed to be the remains of a Saxon cromlech... Continue reading book >>


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