Thirty Years of My Life On Three Continents volume 2
Thirty Years of My Life On Three Continents volume 2
Edwin De Leon
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167 Most of the European, or semi-European, villages on the Bosphorus are situated on the European shore, although some partially in- habited by Turks also exist. On the opposite, or Asiatic shore, may be found villages almost entirely inhabited by Turks. From this point the marble palace of the Egyptian Khedive, surrounded by beautiful gar- dens, stands out in bold relief on the hillside, near Beicos, on the Asiatic coast a gift from the Egyptian sovereign to the Padishah, but never occupied o...r utilized since the present was made. Behind this palace is a beautiful valley, shaded by gigantic trees, the favourite resort of the young English attaches, who there practice their athletic sports ; and it is much used by fashion- able European society for picnics and pleasure- parties. The Queen's Jubilee was celebrated here, and the valley resounded to the unaccus- tomed sounds of "God Save the Queen ! " and the lusty " Hip ! hip ! hurrahs ! " of her enthusi- astic subjects. 1 68 THIRTY YEARS OF MY LIFE Another Royal demesne, larger than some of the smaller German Grand Duchies, just opposite, which has also passed from Egyptian into Turkish hands, has been presented by the Sultan to the German Government.
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