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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Page 511
... lovely lattices , while the tomb itself is of white marble without any inscription . It was here that Lieutenant Hodson received the surrender of the King of Delhi and his sons after the capture of the city . The shrine of Nizam - ud ...
... lovely lattices , while the tomb itself is of white marble without any inscription . It was here that Lieutenant Hodson received the surrender of the King of Delhi and his sons after the capture of the city . The shrine of Nizam - ud ...
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... lovely Launceston are the two principal towns . § 8 The wild animals of Australia are as interesting as the abo- riginal people . They have already been dealt with in a general survey ; but perhaps a few words might be added . The ...
... lovely Launceston are the two principal towns . § 8 The wild animals of Australia are as interesting as the abo- riginal people . They have already been dealt with in a general survey ; but perhaps a few words might be added . The ...
Page 617
... lovely , with exquisite complexions , oval faces , and plump figures , but they soon fade and lose their busts , and their faces become lined . The loss of their figures distresses them although plumpness is not considered a mark of ...
... lovely , with exquisite complexions , oval faces , and plump figures , but they soon fade and lose their busts , and their faces become lined . The loss of their figures distresses them although plumpness is not considered a mark of ...
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INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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