Note 36 — Chapter VI · RESIDENCE AT LHASA.
Reading edition
Meaning, literally, “pillars of southern wood.” The “southern wood” is probably the same as the nan mu or teak of the Chinese.—(W. R.) ↑
Reading edition
Meaning, literally, “pillars of southern wood.” The “southern wood” is probably the same as the nan mu or teak of the Chinese.—(W. R.) ↑