Men and Events of My Time in IndiaJ. Murray, 1882 - 526 pages |
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Page 34
... seemed small and overlaid with ornamenta- tion . Grateful was my surprise when near Mathra I found a half - ruined fane built in a grand style which almost called to mind the nave and transepts of a church , but having a material of ...
... seemed small and overlaid with ornamenta- tion . Grateful was my surprise when near Mathra I found a half - ruined fane built in a grand style which almost called to mind the nave and transepts of a church , but having a material of ...
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... seemed to be masters of scenic effect , with the diffusion of chastened light over masses of rich ornamentation , colours gorgeous yet possess- ing what artists term quality , and the perspective of columns and arches . Then the prince ...
... seemed to be masters of scenic effect , with the diffusion of chastened light over masses of rich ornamentation , colours gorgeous yet possess- ing what artists term quality , and the perspective of columns and arches . Then the prince ...
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... seemed that- " Where'er we tread ' tis haunted holy ground , No earth of thine is lost in vulgar mould , But one vast realm of wonders spreads around . " Then , looking at these sights , one felt tempted to exclaim— " Chaos of ruins ...
... seemed that- " Where'er we tread ' tis haunted holy ground , No earth of thine is lost in vulgar mould , But one vast realm of wonders spreads around . " Then , looking at these sights , one felt tempted to exclaim— " Chaos of ruins ...
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... seemed to be a capacity for hating one another ; no doubt every man had his friends , and felt kindly towards his fellow - countrymen in general , but still appeared to entertain a mortal spite against individuals . It was painful to ...
... seemed to be a capacity for hating one another ; no doubt every man had his friends , and felt kindly towards his fellow - countrymen in general , but still appeared to entertain a mortal spite against individuals . It was painful to ...
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... seemed to be announcing that which was a foregone conclusion in the public mind . The annexation having been proclaimed , British officers were immediately nominated for the administration of the new terri- tory . The principal among ...
... seemed to be announcing that which was a foregone conclusion in the public mind . The annexation having been proclaimed , British officers were immediately nominated for the administration of the new terri- tory . The principal among ...
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