Mirror of Literature,  12 (1828), 106.

[Greatness of Character]

Anon

Genre:

Extract, Miscellaneous

Publications extracted:

Edinburgh Review

Subjects:

Biogeography, Climatology


    States that it is in 'the harmony of strong contrasts in which greatness of character truly dwells'. Observes: 'As it rises, its variety and rich profusion only remind us of those southern mountains, whose majestic ascent combines the fruits of every latitude, and the temperature of every clime'.



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