The Calcutta Review, Tom 18University of Calcutta., 1852 |
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Strona 56
... district of Hugli where thousands of people annually assemble together to enjoy the sight . Skilful Máls are always presented , by the gaping multitude , with clothes and money . In giving an account , however short , of the great ...
... district of Hugli where thousands of people annually assemble together to enjoy the sight . Skilful Máls are always presented , by the gaping multitude , with clothes and money . In giving an account , however short , of the great ...
Strona 74
... districts to the south , while the water - shed line of the main range of the Himalaya forms the frontier with Tibet to the north . These districts consist entirely of mountains . From the plains to the cordillera of the snowy range , a ...
... districts to the south , while the water - shed line of the main range of the Himalaya forms the frontier with Tibet to the north . These districts consist entirely of mountains . From the plains to the cordillera of the snowy range , a ...
Strona 90
... district ; and the presence of individuals from other parts of the hills is • viewed almost as an intrusion . This state of restricted inter- course , continued through ages , has tended to preserve a dis- ⚫tinctness of character and ...
... district ; and the presence of individuals from other parts of the hills is • viewed almost as an intrusion . This state of restricted inter- course , continued through ages , has tended to preserve a dis- ⚫tinctness of character and ...
Strona 91
... districts whence periodical migration to the Tarai takes place , the villages are left with almost a single occupant during half the year ; and though a great part of the property of the villages remains in their houses , no precaution ...
... districts whence periodical migration to the Tarai takes place , the villages are left with almost a single occupant during half the year ; and though a great part of the property of the villages remains in their houses , no precaution ...
Strona 92
... districts be easily defined . The water - shed ridge of the Himálaya , every where in Kumaon and Gurhwál , separates them and the British possessions from the Tibetan territory of Hundes . To the south any boundary that may be named ...
... districts be easily defined . The water - shed ridge of the Himálaya , every where in Kumaon and Gurhwál , separates them and the British possessions from the Tibetan territory of Hundes . To the south any boundary that may be named ...
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