Narrative of a Journey Through the Upper Provinces of India: From Calcutta to Bombay, 1824 - 1825, (with Notes Upon Ceylon,) an Account of a Journey to Madras and the Southern Provinces, 1826, and Letters Written in India : in Three Volumes, Volume 3Murray, 1828 - 525 pages |
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Page 26
... live among them , there have been instances in which intermarriages have taken place between Maharattas of high rank and the families of some of their most powerful chieftains . Their ostensible , and , indeed , their chief employ- ment ...
... live among them , there have been instances in which intermarriages have taken place between Maharattas of high rank and the families of some of their most powerful chieftains . Their ostensible , and , indeed , their chief employ- ment ...
Page 98
... live within the walls ; they are a frugal and industrious race , who possess a considerable part of the island , and are partners in almost all the commercial houses , as well as great ship - builders and ship - owners . The " Lowjee ...
... live within the walls ; they are a frugal and industrious race , who possess a considerable part of the island , and are partners in almost all the commercial houses , as well as great ship - builders and ship - owners . The " Lowjee ...
Page 155
... live on friendly and courteous terms with the missionaries sent from America , but to profit by the experience and example of these missionaries in their manner of addressing the heathen . And it appears , also , that these conferences ...
... live on friendly and courteous terms with the missionaries sent from America , but to profit by the experience and example of these missionaries in their manner of addressing the heathen . And it appears , also , that these conferences ...
Page 174
... live in the recesses of the forests ; they are found in various parts , but are most numerous in the district of Vedahratte , from whence they derive their name , on the south- east side , towards Trincomalee ; there are , it seems ...
... live in the recesses of the forests ; they are found in various parts , but are most numerous in the district of Vedahratte , from whence they derive their name , on the south- east side , towards Trincomalee ; there are , it seems ...
Page 175
... live entirely by the chace and on fruits , and never cultivate the ground ; they have no habitations , but usually sleep under the trees , and when alarm- ed , climb them for safety ; they use bows and arrows , and steal up close to ...
... live entirely by the chace and on fruits , and never cultivate the ground ; they have no habitations , but usually sleep under the trees , and when alarm- ed , climb them for safety ; they use bows and arrows , and steal up close to ...
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