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... natives , who came swarming round the vessel in their boats offering various wares for sale , as well as the novel nature of the commodities themselves , had all a new interest for us , and we felt ourselves as it were suddenly ...
... natives , who came swarming round the vessel in their boats offering various wares for sale , as well as the novel nature of the commodities themselves , had all a new interest for us , and we felt ourselves as it were suddenly ...
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William Taylor. The natives are proverbial for their expert- ness in diving , and we witnessed several amusing feats of this sort . Some bottles were flung into the sea , and the chattering occupants of the nearest boats immediately ...
William Taylor. The natives are proverbial for their expert- ness in diving , and we witnessed several amusing feats of this sort . Some bottles were flung into the sea , and the chattering occupants of the nearest boats immediately ...
Page 69
... had the ill luck to find myself , were conveyed in a hackery or covered cart , drawn by bullocks , and attended by a native driver ; but owing to the indiffe- rence of the road we could not keep up with LIFE IN THE RANKS . 69.
... had the ill luck to find myself , were conveyed in a hackery or covered cart , drawn by bullocks , and attended by a native driver ; but owing to the indiffe- rence of the road we could not keep up with LIFE IN THE RANKS . 69.
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... native driver remained an inactive spectator of this curious scene , the monkey being held sacred by his caste , and any attempt to molest it consi- dered a serious offence against the laws of his religion . The Scotchman , unaware of ...
... native driver remained an inactive spectator of this curious scene , the monkey being held sacred by his caste , and any attempt to molest it consi- dered a serious offence against the laws of his religion . The Scotchman , unaware of ...
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... natives , and as any invasion of their property or religious prejudices was likely to be severely punished by the authorities as well as revenged by the owners , it became necessary to observe the utmost secrecy and caution on these ex ...
... natives , and as any invasion of their property or religious prejudices was likely to be severely punished by the authorities as well as revenged by the owners , it became necessary to observe the utmost secrecy and caution on these ex ...
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Life in the Ranks: The Experiences of a British Cavalryman in Early 19th ... William Taylor No preview available - 2012 |
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