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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... trees , two thousand years ago the mysterious city of Anurad- hapura was extinguished in the twilight of her trees . Scan the horizons of the jungle and there is nowhere any trace of life , nothing but trees , a surging swell of trees ...
... trees , two thousand years ago the mysterious city of Anurad- hapura was extinguished in the twilight of her trees . Scan the horizons of the jungle and there is nowhere any trace of life , nothing but trees , a surging swell of trees ...
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... trees , or peer at their reflections in placid lakes with old rustic bridges . There are quiet courtyards with serene Buddhas in shady nooks , and tiny trees only a few inches in height , though A SPECIMEN PAGE FROM THE JAPANESE EDITION ...
... trees , or peer at their reflections in placid lakes with old rustic bridges . There are quiet courtyards with serene Buddhas in shady nooks , and tiny trees only a few inches in height , though A SPECIMEN PAGE FROM THE JAPANESE EDITION ...
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... trees stretches from the great vermilion gateway to the main temple , with its bright red paint and countless brass lanterns . And all along the avenue stand the old stone lanterns given as votive offerings by wealthy patrons of the ...
... trees stretches from the great vermilion gateway to the main temple , with its bright red paint and countless brass lanterns . And all along the avenue stand the old stone lanterns given as votive offerings by wealthy patrons of the ...
Contents
INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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