Growing: An Autobiography of the Years 1904 to 1911Woolf's account of his seven years as a civil servant in Ceylon. "He has a seemingly effortless way with words which is beautiful and spellbinding" (J. M. Edelstein, New Republic). Index; photographs. |
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Page 187
... rinderpest had occurred in the island and there were cases of the disease in the Uva Province which adjoined my District . On February 18th there were three cases of the disease among bulls in Hambantota town . These bulls had been ...
... rinderpest had occurred in the island and there were cases of the disease in the Uva Province which adjoined my District . On February 18th there were three cases of the disease among bulls in Hambantota town . These bulls had been ...
Page 189
... rinderpest is being spread from East Giruwa Pattu into Sabaragamuwa at Kach- chigala . This is a most inaccessible place but as the Mudaliyar of East Giruwa Pattu who has been re- moved from service has not been able to effect any ...
... rinderpest is being spread from East Giruwa Pattu into Sabaragamuwa at Kach- chigala . This is a most inaccessible place but as the Mudaliyar of East Giruwa Pattu who has been re- moved from service has not been able to effect any ...
Page 254
... Rinderpest , 187-200 Robinson , Ethel , 150–153 Robinson , Rachel , 150-156 ; 172 ; 246 Salt , industry Hambantota , 175 ; 182-187 Sambhur , 211 Sanderasekara , Harry , 112-114 Scott , John , 35 ; 86 ; 90 ; 97 Shooting , big game , 200 ...
... Rinderpest , 187-200 Robinson , Ethel , 150–153 Robinson , Rachel , 150-156 ; 172 ; 246 Salt , industry Hambantota , 175 ; 182-187 Sambhur , 211 Sanderasekara , Harry , 112-114 Scott , John , 35 ; 86 ; 90 ; 97 Shooting , big game , 200 ...
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