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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... capital of the Transvaal and the adminis- trative capital of the Union of South Africa , was laid out in 1855 , and , though still unpretentious , was chosen as the seat of the Boer Government in 1863. As recently as 1891 the white ...
... capital of the Transvaal and the adminis- trative capital of the Union of South Africa , was laid out in 1855 , and , though still unpretentious , was chosen as the seat of the Boer Government in 1863. As recently as 1891 the white ...
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... capital has been fittingly called . Standing beside the picturesque Potomac River , the seat of the Federal Government forms part of the territory of no individual State , but comprises a little reserve by itself , known as the District ...
... capital has been fittingly called . Standing beside the picturesque Potomac River , the seat of the Federal Government forms part of the territory of no individual State , but comprises a little reserve by itself , known as the District ...
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... capital of a free people who have entirely thrown themselves into the arms of Nature . According to the Constitution , Norway is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy ; the legislative power is vested in the Storthing or House of ...
... capital of a free people who have entirely thrown themselves into the arms of Nature . According to the Constitution , Norway is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy ; the legislative power is vested in the Storthing or House of ...
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INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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