A Visit to Japan, China, and IndiaS. Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1877 - 294 pages |
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Page 8
... is dreary as the Russian steppes between Moscow and Odessa ; but what is very remarkable is , that the line attains the great elevation of 8250 feet above the level of the sea by a gradual ascent 8 A VISIT TO JAPAN , CHINA , AND INDIA .
... is dreary as the Russian steppes between Moscow and Odessa ; but what is very remarkable is , that the line attains the great elevation of 8250 feet above the level of the sea by a gradual ascent 8 A VISIT TO JAPAN , CHINA , AND INDIA .
Page 9
... remarkable . What is called the 1000 - mile tree is situated some four or five miles from the 1000 - mile post , and I presume is so called from the difficulty of finding one nearer . On the other hand , the rocks are magnificent , and ...
... remarkable . What is called the 1000 - mile tree is situated some four or five miles from the 1000 - mile post , and I presume is so called from the difficulty of finding one nearer . On the other hand , the rocks are magnificent , and ...
Page 238
... remarkable in Indian history , but chiefly remarkable for the heroism which recovered it to England in 1857. It was the Mohammedan capital of India . The tide of Mussulman conquest swept over 238 A VISIT TO JAPAN , CHINA , AND INDIA .
... remarkable in Indian history , but chiefly remarkable for the heroism which recovered it to England in 1857. It was the Mohammedan capital of India . The tide of Mussulman conquest swept over 238 A VISIT TO JAPAN , CHINA , AND INDIA .
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