Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book to Switzerland and the Tyrol, Volume 141857 |
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Page 73 - ROWLANDS' ODONTO, OR PEARL DENTIFRICE, A White Powder, compounded of the choicest and most fragrant exotics. It bestows on the Teeth a Pearl-like Whiteness, frees them from Tartar, and imparts. to the Gums a healthy firmness, and to the breath a pleasing fragrance. Price 2s. 9d. per Box. Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers anywhere on the Continent.
Page 30 - Salons de reunion ; an English chapel ; and one of the most beautiful Gardens in the country. The Hotel is very agreeably situated for the two seasons. During the winter the Hall and landings are warmed.
Page 20 - GRAND HOTEL NEW YORK, situated Lungo L'Arno, with a southern aspect, and at some distance from the Waterfall, which Is disagreeable to most travellers. This Hotel is fitted up in the English style for the comfort of Families, and may be truly reputed as one of the best in Italy. The rooms are adapted for large and small Families, and also for Single Gentlemen. Table d'Hoto.
Page 48 - HOTEL D'ANGLETERRE. — (Englischer Hof.) Proprietor, Mr. F. HUTTIG. This first-rate establishment is much frequented by English travellers for its moderate charges, comfort, and cleanliness. It is situated near the Railway Station and Post-office. Table d'H6te, four o'clock. Dinner a la carte, or at fixed price at any hour.
Page 27 - ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL.— First-rate for Families and single Gentlemen, close to the Springs and the Kursaal ; it is one of the best situated Hotels in the town. A...
Page 33 - To fetters, and the damp vault's dayless gloom Their country conquers with their martyrdom, And freedom's fame finds wings on every wind. Chillon ! thy prison is a holy place, And thy sad floor an altar— for 'twas trod Until his very steps have left a trace, Worn as if thy cold pavement were a sod, By Bonnivard ! — May none those marks efface ! For they appeal from tyranny to God.
Page 27 - Mountains, have been newly added to the Hotel. It has been patronised by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and several other royal personages.
Page 53 - FRANCE). FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, magnificently situated near the Cathedral, in the most beautiful part of the town. Large and small Apartments, and single Rooms for Gentlemen. Reading-room and Smoking-room. Table d
Page 31 - IMPERIAL, AND PLACE DE LA BOURSE, LYONS. TWO HUNDRED BED-ROOMS, AND TWENTY SALOONS, in every Variety ; Large and small Apartments for families, elegantly furnished ; Saloons for Official receptions; Conversational and Reading Rooms; Coffee and Smoking Divan; Baths; Private Carriages; Omnibuses; Restaurant; Service in the Apartments, a la Carte, or at fixed prices.