Achinese
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The Achinese proved that; they held the force at bay for hours in a gorge, though less than a score.
From The Woodlands Orchids by Boyle, Frederick
Between the Menangkabau people, those of Rau or Aru, and the Achinese, settled at Natal, wars used to be incessant until they were checked by the influence of our authority at that place.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
A rich mine of copper is worked at Mukki near Labuan-haji, by the Achinese.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
And first it is proper to distinguish the empire of Menangkabau and the Malays; in the next place the Achinese; then the Battas; the Rejangs; and next to them the people of Lampong.*
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
The Achinese placed such confidence in the Englishmen, that they would do nothing which Dampier and Mr Hall did not approve of.
From Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold by Kingston, William Henry Giles
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