The Calcutta Review, Volume 26University of Calcutta, 1856 |
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Page 442
... hand on , from a horse down to a pair of old shoes . In fighting , they make use of bows and arrows , and through their practice and strength , with unerring aim . Their bow has general- ly a double curve , and is made of horn . When ...
... hand on , from a horse down to a pair of old shoes . In fighting , they make use of bows and arrows , and through their practice and strength , with unerring aim . Their bow has general- ly a double curve , and is made of horn . When ...
Page 499
... hands and feet of the true Celts . In describing the brazen leaf - shaped swords frequently discovered in Britain ... hand and foot are ordinarily looked upon as marks of high breeding , and are justly regarded as per- taining to the ...
... hands and feet of the true Celts . In describing the brazen leaf - shaped swords frequently discovered in Britain ... hand and foot are ordinarily looked upon as marks of high breeding , and are justly regarded as per- taining to the ...
Page 516
... hand and arm are covered with thick wax - cloth , tied up and sealed in the presence of proper officers , to prevent deceit in the English districts , the covering was ( in Forbes's time ) always sealed with the Company's arms , and the ...
... hand and arm are covered with thick wax - cloth , tied up and sealed in the presence of proper officers , to prevent deceit in the English districts , the covering was ( in Forbes's time ) always sealed with the Company's arms , and the ...
Contents
CONTENTS OF No | 1 |
HERODOTUS VERIFIED | 24 |
WARREN HASTINGS IN SLIPPERS | 59 |
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