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'Travels from India to England : comprehending a visit to the Burman Empire, and a journey through Persia, Asia Minor, European Turkey, &c., in the years 1825-26, by James Edward Alexander' [‎69] (122/412)

The record is made up of 1 volume (316 pages). It was created in 1866. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

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BURMAN EMPIRE. 69
deal of water. A very large shoal of fish passed us, which appeared
to consist of grampuses, dolphins, &c.; a flock of birds, resembling
gulls, hovered over the shoal, picking up the unfortunate flying fish.
The sight was altogether lively and curious, from the great commo
tion in the sea, the screaming of the birds,—and fish of all sizes
leaping high out of the water. We struck a large dolphin at the
bows, and I found it to be one of the most delicious fish I had ever
eaten.
We passed the island of Severndroog, or Golden Rock, the strong
hold of the famous pirate Angria, who (which is not generally known)
was a native of Dundee, in Scotland. He was originally the
admiral of the Mahratta fleet, and afterwards cruised on his own
account. He and his descendants were the terror of this coast for
many years, and caused it to bear the appellation of " the Pirate
Coast."
On the morning of the SOth of April we saw the Light-house, and
entered the harbour of Bombay,

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Travels from India to England : comprehending a visit to the Burman Empire, and a journey through Persia, Asia Minor, European Turkey, &c., in the years 1825-26, by James Edward Alexander.

Publication Details: London : Parbury, Allen & Co., 1827.

Ownership: With stamps of the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Library.

There are numerous illustrations, maps and plates.

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1 volume (316 pages)
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There is a table of content at the beginning of the volume, detailing the arrangement of contents and page references and illustrations (pages xi-xvi).

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Dimensions: 270 mm x 220 mm.

Pagination: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-xv); (1-301).

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'Travels from India to England : comprehending a visit to the Burman Empire, and a journey through Persia, Asia Minor, European Turkey, &c., in the years 1825-26, by James Edward Alexander' [‎69] (122/412), British Library: Printed Collections, IOL.1947.b.134, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023830074.0x00007b> [accessed 13 March 2025]

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