Itineraire Des Routes Les Plus Frequentees: Ou Journal D'Un Voyage Aux Villes Principales de L'Europe, En 1768-1771 Et 1777 (1779)

Of all the possessions of their childhood’s Wonderland, Far Island had been dearest; it was graven on their hearts as Calais was upon Mary Tudor’s. Long before they had set foot upon it the island was the goal of their loftiest ambitions and most delightful imaginings. They had wondered what trees grew there and what delightful spots were hidden away under the matted grapevines.