India and Her Neighbours, Parte6W.H. Allen & Company, 1878 - 413 páginas |
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... ship - First factory , Surat - The transfer of the Island of Bombay from Charles II . , the dowry of his Queen to the East India Company in 1668 - Gradual spread of English rule over the provinces which Sivajee and the Peishwas had ...
... ship - First factory , Surat - The transfer of the Island of Bombay from Charles II . , the dowry of his Queen to the East India Company in 1668 - Gradual spread of English rule over the provinces which Sivajee and the Peishwas had ...
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... ships . It was during this age that the German monk burned the papal bull before the gates of Wittenburg , and Francis the First solicited knighthood after the battle of Marsignano at the hands of Bayard . It was in this 4.
... ships . It was during this age that the German monk burned the papal bull before the gates of Wittenburg , and Francis the First solicited knighthood after the battle of Marsignano at the hands of Bayard . It was in this 4.
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... ship , whilst Sumbajee , in a state of intoxication , was betrayed into the hands of the Mogul . He was blinded with a red - hot iron , had his tongue torn out , and was beheaded . His minister Kulushi shared a like cruel fate . The ...
... ship , whilst Sumbajee , in a state of intoxication , was betrayed into the hands of the Mogul . He was blinded with a red - hot iron , had his tongue torn out , and was beheaded . His minister Kulushi shared a like cruel fate . The ...
Página 73
... ship altogether and proclaim himself head of the State . He managed both the rivals , how- ever , with considerable craft , and contrived so that Sukwar Bhye on the death of the Raja felt compelled to carry out her avowed intention of ...
... ship altogether and proclaim himself head of the State . He managed both the rivals , how- ever , with considerable craft , and contrived so that Sukwar Bhye on the death of the Raja felt compelled to carry out her avowed intention of ...
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... ship , and having wandered about in various parts of India , entered the service of the Begum , and rose to be one of her chief officers . The young Irishman was brave , hand- some , and generous , and gave every indication of capacity ...
... ship , and having wandered about in various parts of India , entered the service of the Begum , and rose to be one of her chief officers . The young Irishman was brave , hand- some , and generous , and gave every indication of capacity ...
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Página 343 - Providence, internal tranquillity shall be restored, it is our earnest desire to stimulate the peaceful industry of India, to promote works of public utility and improvement, and to administer its government for the benefit of all our subjects resident therein. In their prosperity will be our strength ; in their contentment our security, and in their gratitude our best reward. And may the God of all power grant to us, and to those in authority under us, strength to carry out these our wishes for...
Página 411 - Illustrated Horse Management. Containing descriptive remarks upon Anatomy, Medicine, Shoeing, Teeth, Food, Vices, Stables ; likewise a plain account of the situation, nature, and value of the various points ; together with comments on grooms, dealers, breeders, breakers, and trainers ; Embellished with more than 400 engravings from original designs made expressly for this work. By E.
Página 411 - The Abdomen. — The Urinary Organs — The Skin. — Specific Diseases. — Limbs. The Feet. — Injuries. — Operations. "The book contains nearly 600 pages of valuable matter, which reflects great credit on its author, and, owing to its practical details, the result of deep scientific research, deserves a place in the library of medical, veterinary, and non-professional readers.
Página 407 - Final French Struggles in India and on the Indian Seas. Including an Account of the Capture of the Isles of France and Bourbon, and Sketches of the most eminent Foreign Adventurers in India up to the period of that Capture. With an Appendix containing an Account of the Expedition from India to Egypt in 1801. By Colonel GB MALLESON, CSI Crown 8vo.
Página 12 - Morrison's View of China, for Philological purposes ; containing a Sketch of Chinese Chronology, Geography, Government, "Religion and Customs, designed for those who study the Chinese language. 4to. 6s.
Página 140 - With the loss of twenty-two soldiers killed and fifty wounded, Clive had scattered an army of near sixty thousand men, and subdued an empire larger and more populous than Great Britain.
Página 20 - A map of this kind brings before us such a picture of the surface of a given country as no ordinary map could ever do. To the mind's eye of the average Englishman, India consists of ' the plains ' and 'the hills,' chiefly of the former, the hills being limited to the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. The new map will at least enable him to correct his notions of Indian geography. It combines the usual features of a good plain map of the country on a scale...
Página 405 - Quadrant und to Five Places of Decimals. Together with a Table of the lengths of each Degree of Latitude and corresponding Degree of Longitude from the Equator to the Poles ; with other Tables useful to the Surveyor and Engineer. Fourth Edition, thoroughly revised and corrected by the Author. Royal 8vo. 12s. London, 1876. Boulger (DC) History of China. By DEMETRIUS CHARLES BOULGEB, Author of " England and Russia in Central Asia,
Página 16 - Brothers of Purity," in the Persian Character. Royal 8vo. 12s. 6d. [For the higher standard for military officers' examinations.] Platts' Ikhwanu S Safa; translated into English.
Página 21 - Map of India and China, Burmah, Siam, the Malay Peninsula, and the Empire of Anam. On two sheets — size, 4 ft. 3 in. wide ; 3 ft. 4 in. high, 16s. ; or, on cloth, in a case, £1 5s. Map of the Steam Communication and Overland Routes between England, India, China, and Australia. In a case, 14s. ; on rollers, and varnished, 18s. Map of China, From the most Authentic Sources of Information. One large sheet — size, 2 ft.