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26th March 2012, 05:36 PM
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Maratha boys with tulwars. Bombay. 2nd half of the 19th century
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26th March 2012, 09:27 PM
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Where: Nepal
When: c. 1868 Who: A group of Nepalese Magar tribesmen Weapons visible: Kukri, self-bow, kora (AKA khunda) Source if known: The People of India : A series of photographic illustrations, with descriptive letterpress, of the races and tribes of Hindustan originally prepared under the authority of the government of India, and reproduced by J. Forbes Watson and John William Kaye between 1868 - 1875 LINK |
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26th March 2012, 10:28 PM
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Hi,
Photos with titles taken from the book Berkley quoted. Regards, Norman. P.S. The link Berkley provided has an excellent variety of photographs. |
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26th March 2012, 10:29 PM
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More.
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26th March 2012, 10:33 PM
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And more.
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26th March 2012, 10:43 PM
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Wow! I am blown away. I've got to get me a copy of that People oF India book
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30th October 2012, 02:36 AM
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Photos from early Samoa
I have a particular interest in Samoa for a number of reasons.
1. Colonial conflict between the US, British and Germans in the Pacific brewed in Samoa. 2. New Zealand - (where I live) administered Samoa in the early 20th century. 3. I have family ties to Samoa. |
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