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The record is made up of 1 volume (451 pages). It was created in 1863-1864. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: 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. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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FROM BUBHIRE TO SHIRAUZ. 157
not the Stagirite leave on the genius of his pupil Alexander lessons
which should save him from burning a vanquished city to please a
courtezan? Was this banquetting hall, its windows inscribed with cunei
form, its portals relieved with winged beasts—was this the scene of the
hero’s revel ? Where sat he drunk with Lais to watch destruction with
the delight of a fiend or a conqueror ? Where is our progress ? The
Eliant spreads his tents among the ruins of Persepolis !
54. Such reflections rise in spontaneous confusion while looking on
these dead remains. We come, we gaze, we go away ; not wiser, but
perhaps a shade more sad ! We leave them in their beauty and their
solitude : hallowed by time, misfortune, and mystery!
I have the honour to be, &c.
Lewis Pelly, Lieut. Colonel,
Acting Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. and
Consul General Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

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The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1863 to December 1864. (Edited by the Secretary.) Volume XVII.

Publication details: Bombay: Printed at the Education Society's Press, Byculla, 1865.

With maps, etc.

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1 volume (451 pages)
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This volume contains a table of contents giving headings and page references, and two indexes. There is an index to Volumes I-XVII (1836-1864) in a separate volume (ST 393, index).

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ST 393, vol 17
Title
'The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1863 to December 1864. (Edited by the Secretary.) Volume XVII.'
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front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1, 1a:1b, 2:16, 1:132, 1:18, 18a:18b, 19:206, 206a:206b, 207:256, 256a:256b, 257:340, iii-r:iv-v, back-i
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