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John Burke — The Bridge of Boats and Fort from Khairabad

John Burke

The Bridge of Boats and Fort from Khairabad

1878

Burke's careful attention to engineering infrastructure reveals the logistical challenges of British military operations, with the temporary bridge symbolizing the precarious nature of imperial control.

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albumen print

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