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 * This work shows that Mr. Rusktn*s powers of composition and criticism were never In
 * By the ' Seven Lamps of Architecture,' we understand Mr. Ruskin to mean the seven
 * Mr. Rnskin's book bears so unmistakeably the marks of keen and accurate observation, of
 * A lively, poetical, and thoughtfiil book; rich tai refined criticism and glowtag eloquenoe.