THE QUEEN LANDING AT MALTA

The following images are from the book "King's Empire" published in 2 volumes the early 1900s. The photographs were taken at the height of the British Empire. The books are available in higher resolution for download as PDF ebooks at www.ozebook.com

THE QUEEN LANDING AT MALTA. Our picture represents Queen Alexandra landing at the Custom House, Malta, and being received by saluting officials. Her Majesty has just passed a line of boats with oars tossed, while in the background are shown the dressed men-of-war. There is a difference of opinion among travellers as to whether it is best to approach Malta by night or by day ; whether there is a greater charm in tracing its outline by the undulating lines of light along its embattled front, or to see the entire mass of buildings and fortifications take shape according to the rapidity with which the ship nears the place. Much may be said for both views. (Page 3.)