Peter Parley's visit to London - Tim And Angi

VISIT TO LONDON. 101
red, and purple, to which some of these
gave rise when they exploded in the air,
was most magnificent.
" For two whole hours did the gentlemen
who had the direction of this exhibition continue
the display, each successive variety vieing
in beauty and brilliancy with that by
which it was preceded,
to the delight of all
beholders, many of whom, and Peter Parley
among others,
never witnessed such a grand
sight.
The young Queen, it was said, enjoyed
the splendour and beauty
of the sight
from the palace window, with as much interest
and delight as any of her subjects.
"It was almost one o'clock before the
fireworks were concluded, and nearly an hour