The Loyal Karens of BurmaK. Paul, Trench & Company, 1887 - 264 pagini |
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... hands the task of reducing Upper Burma to submission . The second Burmese war , in 1852-53 , was a war of annexation . The third Burmese war , in 1885-86 , is a war of annexation and of extinction - extinction , in the people's eyes ...
... hands the task of reducing Upper Burma to submission . The second Burmese war , in 1852-53 , was a war of annexation . The third Burmese war , in 1885-86 , is a war of annexation and of extinction - extinction , in the people's eyes ...
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... - me - kho valley , near the foot of the great range east of Toungoo . " The Karens had few guns in their hands , but mostly used spears , shields , and bows . The next day was Sunday . After a lot of trouble I INTRODUCTION . 15.
... - me - kho valley , near the foot of the great range east of Toungoo . " The Karens had few guns in their hands , but mostly used spears , shields , and bows . The next day was Sunday . After a lot of trouble I INTRODUCTION . 15.
Pagina 40
... hands , and get rid of the missionaries . The only good service the Karens have done has been when they have been let alone . They have served under their pastors and schoolmasters and here- ditary chiefs ; but the moment the first coil ...
... hands , and get rid of the missionaries . The only good service the Karens have done has been when they have been let alone . They have served under their pastors and schoolmasters and here- ditary chiefs ; but the moment the first coil ...
Pagina 60
... hands of the Government : - " I would also desire to bring to the favourable consideration of Government the splendid work done by the Rev. Mr. Nichols and his Karens . Mr. Nichols himself , at the expense of great personal discomfort ...
... hands of the Government : - " I would also desire to bring to the favourable consideration of Government the splendid work done by the Rev. Mr. Nichols and his Karens . Mr. Nichols himself , at the expense of great personal discomfort ...
Pagina 85
... slaves are taken and bound . All the rest are killed . Infants are always killed , and children are often barbarously massacred . Their hands and feet are cut off , and their bodies hacked into small NATIONAL CUSTOMS . 85.
... slaves are taken and bound . All the rest are killed . Infants are always killed , and children are often barbarously massacred . Their hands and feet are cut off , and their bodies hacked into small NATIONAL CUSTOMS . 85.
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