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some part of the globe^ a summit be discovered^ 
the elevation of which exceeds as much that of 
Chimborazo, as the highest mountain of the Alps 
surpasses the summit of the Pyrenees. 
A distinguished architect, who unites to the 
knowledge of the monuments of antiquity a strong 
feeling of the beauties of nature, Mr. Thibault, 
has undertaken to make the coloured drawing, 
the engraving of which forms the principal orna- 
ment of this work. The sketch I traced on the^ 
spot had no other merit than that of exhibiting 
with accuracy the outlines of Chimborazo, de- 
termined by measurements of the angles. The 
truly natural figure of the whole, and of its va- 
rious parts, has been scrupulously preserved. In 
order that the eye may follow the gradation of 
the plans, and form an idea of the extent of the 
plain, Mr. Thibault has animated the scene by 
figures grouped with great taste. To record the 
services of disinterested friendship is a grateful 
task. 
