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
... towers and three marble domes . The Black Mosque consists of two storeys with many openings and red stone screens in the massive walls . The sloping pilasters on each side of the entrance give a somewhat Egyptian appearance , perhaps a ...
... towers and three marble domes . The Black Mosque consists of two storeys with many openings and red stone screens in the massive walls . The sloping pilasters on each side of the entrance give a somewhat Egyptian appearance , perhaps a ...
Page 892
... towers and palaces and a venerable castle on a hill . The Powder Tower was erected in 1475 on a model of the Old Town Bridge Tower , one of the finest in the city , and attracts universal admiration . Photo : E. N. A. Photo : E. N. A. ...
... towers and palaces and a venerable castle on a hill . The Powder Tower was erected in 1475 on a model of the Old Town Bridge Tower , one of the finest in the city , and attracts universal admiration . Photo : E. N. A. Photo : E. N. A. ...
Page 1084
... Towers , 422 ; ' Prentice Pillar , 423 Ross , Sir Ronald , 709 Rostov , 804 Rosyth , 424 Rothenburg , 873 Rothesay , 433 ; bay , 433 ; castle , 434 ; tower , 434 Rotorua , 559 Rotterdam , 116 , 118 , 128 ; art , 128 Rouen , 17 ; Joan of ...
... Towers , 422 ; ' Prentice Pillar , 423 Ross , Sir Ronald , 709 Rostov , 804 Rosyth , 424 Rothenburg , 873 Rothesay , 433 ; bay , 433 ; castle , 434 ; tower , 434 Rotorua , 559 Rotterdam , 116 , 118 , 128 ; art , 128 Rouen , 17 ; Joan of ...
Contents
INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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