It was curious to see how little the English cared for these glories around them. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: July 2016
© 2016 Kate Griffin. All rights reserved.
© 2016 Kate Griffin. All rights reserved.
Brobdingnagian
At the last station one of the Japanese ministers got into our carriage in the costume of a perfect English gentleman, chimney-pot hat included. He invited me to come and see his wife at his country-house, and at Yedo packed … Continue reading
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Sacred Plants
The famous botanic gardens are six miles from Calcutta, but the whole drive is full of interest and wonderful vegetation. A German was director of the gardens in Dr. King’s absence, and went heart and soul into my work of … Continue reading