10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOWDAH»
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howdah in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
howdah and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The moth-eaten
howdah of the tusker
The sattra soaks in opium fumes, taxes challenge their ownership of land, the emerging forces of communism strike at the debilitated roots of feudal power.In The Moth-Eaten Howdah of the Tusker, Indira Goswami holds up a powerful picture of ...
Māmaṇi Raẏachama Goswāmī, 2004
The first was to pass to the fighting warrior a likely weapon from an impressive
arsenal, including several types of long-shaft weapons (spears, halberds, tridents
and so on) housed behind the howdah. His main function, however, was to direct
...
3
Encyclopedia of Military Technology and Innovation
Howdah; Howdah Pistol; Elephant however, there was as yet no practical
application. Not until the 1950s did Englishman Christopher Cockerill (1910-
1999) perfect an air-cushion machine, a small prototype of which was
demonstrated in ...
4
The Field Quarterly Magazine and Review
THE SIAMESE HOWDAH. THE advantages of the " shing kbii" are its lightness
and security It is almost impossible to capsize ; or even to get a list, daring the
longest and roughest day ; and such is the tenacity with which it Bits on the
elephant's ...
In prior chapters we noted the use of bells around the necks of war elephants, but
here we are told that the howdah soldiers were making a lot of noise as well.
Perhaps Indian traditions continued with this elephant squadron, with some of the
...
6
The Indu Sundaresan Collection: The Twentieth Wife, Feast of ...
howdah. had beenstrapped onto the elephant's back.It was a canopied seat
made of wood plated with gold. A thick mattress ... howdah. Cushions, buttoned
with rubies, were strewn aroundfor comfort. Four thingoldpillars held upthe silver
cloth ...
7
Glimpses of Art, Architecture, and Buddhist Literature in ...
A noteworthy feature is the presence of a howdah.22 The legs, the exquisite
decoration of the exterior of the howdah with floral design are clearly visible (Fig.
VI : 2). In another panel 23 depicting 'Transportation of the Relics' a state
elephant is ...
8
Sketches and Anecdotes of Animal Life
The howdah is a more ambitious business, being very heavy, and made on a
strong frame ; thus requiring a large elephant to bear it. In general, and for
hunting purposes, it is a kind of gig body on a large scale, with straight sides, and
an iron ...
9
The New sporting magazine
My elephant was heaving like a ship in a heavy sea, and had managed to shift
the howdah to her right side, where it hung with a very disagreeable inclination,
as if abont to tumble over. I fired within a yard of the brute's face ; the ball broke
bis ...
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Sketches and Anecdotes of Animal Life. Second Series ... ...
The howdah is a more ambitious business, being very heavy, and made on a
strong frame; thus requiring a large elephant to bear it. In general, and for hunting
purposes, it is a kind of gig body on a large scale, with straight sides, and an iron
...
John George WOOD (M.A.), 1855
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOWDAH»
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howdah is used in the context of the following news items.
Fantastic 4 Clocks from Islamic Heritage
Simultaneously, a mannequin in the howdah raised either left or right hand, indicating half or full hour, the elephant's driver struck a cymbal, ... «Onislam.net, Jul 15»
Travel: 134 years of curiosity with Lucy the Elephant
The view from Lucy's summit, an Asian howdah carriage that is a replica of the original. (Photo: Jenna Intersimone/Staff Photo). Harron formed ... «MyCentralJersey.com, Jun 15»
Elephant Gajendra dropped from Dasara march this year
DCF (wildlife) K Kamala said at the preliminary meeting, officials had selected 10 elephants including the golden howdah-carrying elephant ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
11 Crazy Facts About Indian Elephants
When they have the 'saddle' (technically called a howdah) put on their back before leaving, some of them curl up their trunk in a way that ... «Clapway, Jun 15»
Exhibition review: What is Luxury? at the V&A
A silver-covered howdah from India of about 1840 is the only piece in the show to interpret luxury as pure swank. A jewel-encrusted gold crown ... «Country Life, May 15»
Apprentice Martin under observation
In a further blow for Martin, the horse he was meant to ride in race seven, the favourite Howdah, won for Anthony Boyd, who picked up the ride. «Racing.com, May 15»
Victoria and Albert's What is Luxury? Very essence of excess
Visitors will see a gold “luxury” skimming stone by Dominic Wilcox, a Raj-era howdah, a 17th-century Venetian chasuble and a modern tea set ... «The Australian, May 15»
What Nepal Has Lost Is A Lesson For Humanity
Rani, also known as Queen Aiswarya, didn't look too comfortable riding up in their howdah, no doubt preferring to be in the back seat of ... «Long Island Press, Apr 15»
What is Luxury?, V&A, review: 'rewarding'
There is also an impressively lavish, 19th-century howdah from India. So far, so expected. In this opening salvo, we are invited to gawp at ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
What Is Luxury? The V&A Has Some Ideas
This covers ancient artefacts such as an elaborate Indian howdah (elephant carriage) and an ornate Venetian church vestment, to the modern ... «Londonist, Apr 15»
