Journal of an English Officer in IndiaHurst and Blackett, 1858 - Всего страниц: 280 |
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... close of the day , we halted at Moopteckeepore . The heat during our march was extremely trying - the more so , as we had to encounter a hot wind , which parched us like the breath of a furnace . JULY 1st . We reached Koila , an ...
... close of the day , we halted at Moopteckeepore . The heat during our march was extremely trying - the more so , as we had to encounter a hot wind , which parched us like the breath of a furnace . JULY 1st . We reached Koila , an ...
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... close behind . At this time our Quarter - master General , Lieutenant - Colonel Tytler , was in front , making a reconnaissance towards the town of Futtehpore with the volunteer cavalry . It is probable that the enemy deceived himself ...
... close behind . At this time our Quarter - master General , Lieutenant - Colonel Tytler , was in front , making a reconnaissance towards the town of Futtehpore with the volunteer cavalry . It is probable that the enemy deceived himself ...
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... close column , unaware of impending des- truction , which I comprehended at a glance . I sprung to my feet from the narrow ridge of earth on which I had been lying with the Highlanders , and rushing across the plain , warned him of the ...
... close column , unaware of impending des- truction , which I comprehended at a glance . I sprung to my feet from the narrow ridge of earth on which I had been lying with the Highlanders , and rushing across the plain , warned him of the ...
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... close and thick was the fire that rained upon us . He instantly , with clear and firm tone , gave the order , " The line will advance . " Hardly were the words spoken , when a feeling of con- fidence inspired every breast , and ...
... close and thick was the fire that rained upon us . He instantly , with clear and firm tone , gave the order , " The line will advance . " Hardly were the words spoken , when a feeling of con- fidence inspired every breast , and ...
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... close proximity adds to its strength . A water - cut of some depth , and of no inconsiderable breadth , lies to the rear of the town ; this is approached by a narrow causeway , from which a bridge is thrown across . The enemy opened a ...
... close proximity adds to its strength . A water - cut of some depth , and of no inconsiderable breadth , lies to the rear of the town ; this is approached by a narrow causeway , from which a bridge is thrown across . The enemy opened a ...
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Стр. 17 - Mr. Lowth has shown himself in these volumes to be an intelligent traveller, a keen observer of nature, and an accomplished artist. The general reader will find in his descriptions of his wanderings in Arabia, and among the most interesting monuments of old Christian lands, a great deal that cannot fail to interest and amuse him.
Стр. 16 - NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY ROUND THE WORLD, Comprising A WINTER PASSAGE ACROSS THE ANDES TO CHILI, WITH A VISIT TO THE GOLD REGIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND AUSTRALIA, THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS, JAVA, &c.
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Стр. 13 - ORIENTAL AND WESTERN SIBERIA ; A NARRATIVE OF SEVEN YEARS' EXPLORATIONS AND ADVENTURES IN SIBERIA, MONGOLIA, THE KIRGHIS STEPPES, CHINESE TARTARY, AND CENTRAL ASIA. By THOMAS WITLAM ATKINSON. In one large volume, royal 8vo., Price £2. 2s., elegantly bound. Embellished with upwards of 50 Illustrations, including numerous beautifully coloured plates, from drawings by the Author, and a map. "By virtue alike of its text and...
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Стр. 16 - Tahiti, and other gems of the sea in that quarter, and from thence to Sydney, marching through the Murray Valley, and inspecting the Adelaide district: From Australia he dashed onward to Java, riding through the interior, and taking a general survey of Batavia, with a glance at Japan and the Japanese.