Note 10 — Chapter VI
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The ancient Indian temple of Pachacamac is situate about six leagues from Lima on a sandy height, now deprived of irrigation, which overlooks the delicious vale of Lurin. From this adoratory the sun is seen as he sinks in majesty under the face of the ocean—when
“O’er the hush’d deep the yellow beam he throws, Gilds the green wave, that trembles as it glows.” Byron.