A Sketch of Assam: With some account of the Hill Tribes

by Major John Butler

“Under this title the author has given a poetical narrative of his voyage in the Indian Ocean, somewhat in the manner of ‘Falconer’s Shipwreck.’ ... The most remarkable passage is that where he announces a new attempt to explain the phenomena of Geology in connexion with the first chapter of Genesis.... We would recommend the perusal of this poem, which contains some pretty passages both to interest and instruct the reader.”—Edinburgh Weekly Journal.

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DAYS IN THE EAST:

A Poem in Two Cantos. Descriptive of Scenery in India, the Departure from Home, the Voyage and subsequent Career of an Officer in the East India Company’s Army. By James Henry Burke, Esq., of Marble Hill, Lieutenant Bombay Engineers, Member of the Bombay Branch of Royal Asiatic Society. In demy 8vo., price 6s. bound.

“The Stanzas of Mr. Burke bespeak at once high feeling, a vigorous cultivated intelligence, and a delicate poetic taste.”—Morning Herald.

“The execution is even, finished, and good.”—Weekly Chronicle.

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