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Page 25
... wall - plates for our covering of waterproof sheets , while plaids hanging from the wall- plates formed the walls . This was amply sufficient to keep off the heavy dewfall , but enough care had not been spent on it to secure us from ...
... wall - plates for our covering of waterproof sheets , while plaids hanging from the wall- plates formed the walls . This was amply sufficient to keep off the heavy dewfall , but enough care had not been spent on it to secure us from ...
Page 67
... walls were like- wise of plastered brickwork , and stopped some distance from the roof , which was supported by teak posts , those on the outside being built into the wall . In the centre portion , and the end next the porch , wooden ...
... walls were like- wise of plastered brickwork , and stopped some distance from the roof , which was supported by teak posts , those on the outside being built into the wall . In the centre portion , and the end next the porch , wooden ...
Page 80
... of the peasantry are generally built solely of bamboo , with roofs thatched with grass or the leaves of teak and eng trees . The walls are roughly constructed of bamboo DESCRIPTION OF SHAN HOUSES . 81 matting ; and bamboos 80.
... of the peasantry are generally built solely of bamboo , with roofs thatched with grass or the leaves of teak and eng trees . The walls are roughly constructed of bamboo DESCRIPTION OF SHAN HOUSES . 81 matting ; and bamboos 80.
Page 81
... wall continuous with that of the house . Along this wall is a shelf on which are placed offerings of flowers for Buddha and for the beneficent spirits . On the western side of the verandah stands a covered settle for the earthen water ...
... wall continuous with that of the house . Along this wall is a shelf on which are placed offerings of flowers for Buddha and for the beneficent spirits . On the western side of the verandah stands a covered settle for the earthen water ...
Page 82
... wall , and the family sleep with their heads to the east . The flooring of the house is supported by posts forked at the top to carry the floor beams on which rest the bamboo THE SHADOW SPIRIT . 83 joints for supporting the planking.
... wall , and the family sleep with their heads to the east . The flooring of the house is supported by posts forked at the top to carry the floor beams on which rest the bamboo THE SHADOW SPIRIT . 83 joints for supporting the planking.
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amongst bamboo Ban Meh Bangkok bank Bhamo boys breakfast Buddh Burmah Burmese Shans camp caravan chief China Chinese Chow Hluang cotton crest crossed the Meh distance Dr Cushing Dr M'Gilvary east elephants feet broad feet deep forest Gaudama ground halted hillocks hills howdah Huay inches journey Kamooks Kampti Karenni Karens Khas Khow Khum Kiang Hai Kiang Hsen Kiang Tung La-hu Lakon Laos Lapoon Lawa leaving Loi Soo Tayp Loogalay Luang Prabang mahout Maing Loongyee Maulmain Meh Khoke Meh Kong Meh Laik Meh Low Meh Nium Meh Ping Meh Wung miles from Hlineboay missionaries monastery Moné morning Moung Muang Haut Ngor night Nong pagoda passed Phya Ping Shans placed plain plateau Portow railway rest-house rice river rupees Salween Salween river sandstone Siamese side slaves spirits spurs stream teak temple Thoungyeen told trees valley verandah Viang Yunnan Zimmé Shans
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Page 71 - When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams, on herb, tree, fruit, and flower, Glist'ring with dew; fragrant the fertile earth After soft showers ; and sweet the coming on Of grateful evening mild...
Page 486 - It is difficult to estimate too highly the value of such a series as this in giving 'English readers' an insight, exact as far as it goes, into those olden times which are so remote and yet to many of us so close.