Active Control of Intelligent StructuresUniversity of California, Berkeley, 1819 - 256 páginas |
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Página 159 - AbbasMirza ; and it must be allowed that he has, for so short a period, with the assistance indeed of able English officers, achieved a great deal. Only those who are thoroughly acquainted with the pertinacious obstinacy of the Persians, and their dread of every innovation, can form any conception of the obstacles which the ;Prince had to surmount in accomplishing his views. Nothing less than the appearance of so enlightened a prince, I may say, such a phenomenon amidst the Persian people, could...
Página 160 - ... the appearance of so enlightened a prince, I may say, such a phenomenon amidst the Persian people, could have produced such a reform in the army. His principal attention has been directed to the organization of the infantry and cavalry; and in this he has also afforded a proof of his acuteness, as the Persian horse is already sufficiently good, although it cannot be compared with regular cavalry. But the Persian cavalry is an object of national pride, and on that ground alone the Prince could...
Página 98 - A a to to have several times attempted to ascend Mount Ararat, with a view to obtain a fragment of Noah's ark, but in vain; at last the Almighty conveyed to him, in a dream, the object of his desire, which is still preserved! Immense treasures have been collected here, from various parts of the world ; for it is only at this place that an Armenian can purchase the holy ointment, as the patriarch in person, together with twelve bishops, must be present at its preparation, and it is in this convent...
Página 161 - ... as it entails an intercourse with Europeans, which is not strictly compatible with the religion of the Persians. He tells them that his brother's measures are injurious to the national honour, that his foreign predilections may perhaps induce him to adopt the customs, the dress, and even the religion of Europe ; and by such idle tales as these, this man courts the favour of many Persians, who find an indolent life in his service more consonant to their inclinations, than it would be to go through...
Página 98 - Descent of the Son of God," is a splendid edifice. It consists of several courts, which are paved with flag-stones, and planted with handsome trees; and in some of which are basins of water, and fountains, affording cool and agreeable walks during the heat of the weather. The style of its architecture is half European and half Asiatic; but it is good, and adapted to purposes of utility. The old church, in the centre of the convent, which has stood during fifteen hundred years, is of rare and beautiful...
Página 202 - ... this singular temple lie in a desert. Among the many inscriptions that are found, it is not a little remarkable that some should be in Greek characters, in which the name of Artaxerxes occurs. The human figures are mostly in a costume now unknownSome of these must be meant to represent Kings and rulers ; for the figures that surround them are placed in attitudes of respect ; and the sovereigns are covered with mantles, on the edges of which are unknown characters.
Página 119 - ... not have been able to see the dancers, who had just entered the hall, and ranged themselves by the door. Their music consisted of a guitar, a sort of violin, of three strings, two tambourines, and a singer. The latter, with frightful grimaces, strained his throat, apparently in strong convulsions ; fortunately for us, however, he frequently covered his face, according to the custom of the country, with a piece of paper, and spared us the sight of his hideous grimaces. The musicians did not play...
Página 226 - AFTER we had quitted this fortified township, we came into an extensive open plain, on which, as far as the eye could reach, there was not a tree to be seen, and the heat was more excessive than we had ever experienced before.
Página 128 - ... really would not be amiss if wood were oftener to come down from the mountain ; for it has become rather dear in the valley. Ararat affords a retreat to a number of •wild beasts, and serpents of enormous size. A convent is situated at its foot, called Arokilvank, an Armenian word, which signifies a convent of the Apostles. The Armenian people consider the place as sacred, and assert that Noah had, upon that very spot, offered up thanks to God, and built his first dwelling.
Página 108 - Kallion*," to the gaping attendants, who stand on the outside the whole of the day. When he invites company many of these Kallions are brought in, some of which are ornamented with gold and even with diamonds : at intervals, confectionary prepared with mutton fat is offered to the guests, together with sherbet and fruit. The company assure the master of the house that he looks as red as his apples, as brilliant as the sun, as placid as the moon...