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<p> An island in the S. of England, included in Hampshire, from which it is separated by the channel of the [[Solent]] ( <i> q. v </i> .); it is of triangular shape, is 23 m. of utmost length, and about 14 m. of utmost breadth; it is traversed by a range of chalk downs from E. to W.; the soil is fertile, especially in the E.; the scenery rich and varied, and the climate charming; [[Newport]] is the capital in the centre; near [[Cowes]] is Osborne House, the summer residence of [[Queen]] Victoria. </p> | <p> An island in the S. of England, included in Hampshire, from which it is separated by the channel of the [[Solent]] ( <i> q. v </i> .); it is of triangular shape, is 23 m. of utmost length, and about 14 m. of utmost breadth; it is traversed by a range of chalk downs from E. to W.; the soil is fertile, especially in the E.; the scenery rich and varied, and the climate charming; [[Newport]] is the capital in the centre; near [[Cowes]] is Osborne House, the summer residence of [[Queen]] Victoria. </p> | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 15 October 2021
Isle Of Wight [1]
An island in the S. of England, included in Hampshire, from which it is separated by the channel of the Solent ( q. v .); it is of triangular shape, is 23 m. of utmost length, and about 14 m. of utmost breadth; it is traversed by a range of chalk downs from E. to W.; the soil is fertile, especially in the E.; the scenery rich and varied, and the climate charming; Newport is the capital in the centre; near Cowes is Osborne House, the summer residence of Queen Victoria.
