The Irawaddy is the main artery of Burma's industrial life. It is navigable up to Bhamo, for small craft like this coolie-laden boat (1923)

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BURMA. Traversing Burma from north to south the Irawadi is the main artery of the Country's industrial life. It is navigable for 800 miles, and farther, up to Bhamo, for small craft like this coolie-laden boat. Artist/engraver/cartographer: Engraved by John Bushby. Provenance: "Countries of the World". Type: Book illustration.

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Size: 4772px × 2822px
Location: Burma
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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