halting-place

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Kotranis is my last Syrian halting-place, and its miseries are well fitted to leave a lasting impression.

From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)

It enters familiarly into its usual abode; inclines to stop at its ordinary halting-place; prefers a journey which it has formerly taken, and falls readily into an occupation to which it has been accustomed.

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various

I want when we arrive at the halting-place to hand over the command of my detachment to the corporal, and for you to let me go away on my own affairs.

From The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

Sir Charles Staveley arrived to-day with his force, which slept last night at a halting-place at the foot of the ghaut.

From March to Magdala by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

The bank was well chosen for a halting-place; it was high and dry, also free from mosquitoes.

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk