A Glimpse of the Burning Plain: Leaves from the Indian Journals of Charlotte CanningLetters & journals 1856-1861 from Lady Canning (wife of Governor General & Viceroy) to Queen Victoria, detailing school inspections, assistance to survivors of Sepoy Rebellion, tours with Ld Canning, & his clemency towards rebels. Includes illus. from watercolors & sketches by Lady Canning. |
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A CLOUD MAY ARISE I | 3 |
I NEVER KNEw What Idleness Was Before | 22 |
A DIFFERENT STAGE OF EXISTENCE | 37 |
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