John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury Quote

Lakes in fine scenery are like silver ornaments on a beautiful dress, like liquid gems in a rich setting, or bright eyes in a lovely face.


The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In, Chapter VII (p. 252)


Lakes in fine scenery are like silver ornaments on a beautiful dress, like liquid gems in a rich setting, or bright eyes in a lovely face.

Lakes in fine scenery are like silver ornaments on a beautiful dress, like liquid gems in a rich setting, or bright eyes in a lovely face.

Lakes in fine scenery are like silver ornaments on a beautiful dress, like liquid gems in a rich setting, or bright eyes in a lovely face.

Lakes in fine scenery are like silver ornaments on a beautiful dress, like liquid gems in a rich setting, or bright eyes in a lovely face.