Men and Events of My Time in IndiaJ. Murray, 1882 - 526 pages |
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... whole generation , in so wide an empire as India . Consequently some well - known events , or some affectionately remembered episodes may be found to have been omitted from the narrative , and may therefore be missed by those who are ...
... whole generation , in so wide an empire as India . Consequently some well - known events , or some affectionately remembered episodes may be found to have been omitted from the narrative , and may therefore be missed by those who are ...
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... whole generation of men , perhaps the most important that has ever passed over India . In it are compressed more striking changes than in all the preceding times of British rule , or in any of the recent ages before British rule . Other ...
... whole generation of men , perhaps the most important that has ever passed over India . In it are compressed more striking changes than in all the preceding times of British rule , or in any of the recent ages before British rule . Other ...
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... whole country . Postal lines had ramified throughout the land , but the increase of correspondence was impeded by a costly postage varying according to distance . The speed of communication was very poor ; a letter required a week to ...
... whole country . Postal lines had ramified throughout the land , but the increase of correspondence was impeded by a costly postage varying according to distance . The speed of communication was very poor ; a letter required a week to ...
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... whole country . Telegraphic communication with Europe is now secured by two lines , one running across Asia the other by the Red Sea , and has been opened with China , Australia , and South Africa by means of submarine cables . The ...
... whole country . Telegraphic communication with Europe is now secured by two lines , one running across Asia the other by the Red Sea , and has been opened with China , Australia , and South Africa by means of submarine cables . The ...
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... whole country , including both the British territories and the Native States , was estimated at 190 millions ; in 1881 it is known by census to amount to 252 millions . In 1847 the British territories had an area of 800,000 square miles ...
... whole country , including both the British territories and the Native States , was estimated at 190 millions ; in 1881 it is known by census to amount to 252 millions . In 1847 the British territories had an area of 800,000 square miles ...
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