The World of To-day: The Marvels of Nature and the Creations of Man, Volume 2Harry Johnston, Leslie Haden Baron Haden-Guest William H. Wise & Company, 1937 |
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... Photo : F. Deaville Walker . In startling contrast to the magnificent temples are the simple village sanctuaries . This one is a mere shed under a sacred tree ; but it is no less revered because of its primitive simplicity . The idol is ...
... Photo : F. Deaville Walker . In startling contrast to the magnificent temples are the simple village sanctuaries . This one is a mere shed under a sacred tree ; but it is no less revered because of its primitive simplicity . The idol is ...
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... Photo : Underwood . THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA . The Great Wall , which was built to retard the invading Tartar hordes , is provided with supporting forts at intervals of 200 yards . Here we have a good view of it at close quarters , with ...
... Photo : Underwood . THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA . The Great Wall , which was built to retard the invading Tartar hordes , is provided with supporting forts at intervals of 200 yards . Here we have a good view of it at close quarters , with ...
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... Photo : E. N. A. PERU : MOLLENDO Mollendo is famous as the terminus of one of Peru's mountain railways , and also as the port of Cuzco , the Incas ' capital , the Mecca or Jerusalem of their empire . Photo : Special Press . A PERUVIAN ...
... Photo : E. N. A. PERU : MOLLENDO Mollendo is famous as the terminus of one of Peru's mountain railways , and also as the port of Cuzco , the Incas ' capital , the Mecca or Jerusalem of their empire . Photo : Special Press . A PERUVIAN ...
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INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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