The north section of the '450 Pagodas', Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Pietro View of the court leading

View of the court leading to the Adelphi Club

Figure 15 Dissodon hornschuchii

Fire screens kept the heat of an open fire off your face while allowing you to warm the rest of your body

February 8

The north section of the '450 Pagodas', Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Pietro View of the court leadingThe north section of the '450 Pagodas', Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), 1900s. 'Before us are a few of the 450 pagodas, arranged in an immense square in the centre of which stands a magnificent temple. Each pagoda contains treasured stone tablets on which are carved portions of the Burmese Holy Book. The whole square, surrounded by a high wall, is a most impressive monument to the religion of Buddha.' Stereoscopic card. Detail.