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 528
... means of notched poles . They eat rice to bursting point , chew areca nut until their teeth and lips are all black ... means man and utan means forest . Next to the African gorilla he is the larg- Topical . It is said that nearly all the ...
... means of notched poles . They eat rice to bursting point , chew areca nut until their teeth and lips are all black ... means man and utan means forest . Next to the African gorilla he is the larg- Topical . It is said that nearly all the ...
Page 664
... means of ferry - boats— ( more than thirty of which are in constant communication with the neighbouring shores ) —by means of the tube railways which underlie the North and East Rivers , and across the five gigantic bridges which span ...
... means of ferry - boats— ( more than thirty of which are in constant communication with the neighbouring shores ) —by means of the tube railways which underlie the North and East Rivers , and across the five gigantic bridges which span ...
Page 967
... means of carrying goods ; there are very few good roads . The Greeks have given little attention . to the improvement of the financial and economic condition of their country . Small Greek steamers running between Piræus and the islands ...
... means of carrying goods ; there are very few good roads . The Greeks have given little attention . to the improvement of the financial and economic condition of their country . Small Greek steamers running between Piræus and the islands ...
Contents
INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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