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Chap. I.
MONASTERIES.
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itself is as essentially a wooden erection as the dwelling of any of
his subjects. It is, however, not the less magnificent on this account
—rather, perhaps, more so—immense sums being spent on the most
•elaborate carvings, and the whole being lacquered, painted, and gilt,
F.irade of the King's Palace, Burmal
tch by Col. Yule.)
to an extent of which we have no conception in our more sober
clime.
The general appearance of the facade may be realised from the
annexed view (Woodcut No. 355); but its real magnificence consists
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MONASTERIES.
627
itself is as essentially a wooden erection as the dwelling of any of
his subjects. It is, however, not the less magnificent on this account
—rather, perhaps, more so—immense sums being spent on the most
•elaborate carvings, and the whole being lacquered, painted, and gilt,
F.irade of the King's Palace, Burmal
tch by Col. Yule.)
to an extent of which we have no conception in our more sober
clime.
The general appearance of the facade may be realised from the
annexed view (Woodcut No. 355); but its real magnificence consists
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