Narrative of the United States' Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842R. McMillan, 1985 - Počet stran: 372 |
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... covered with eternal snow , some reaching above the clouds . They appear but a few hours ' ride off , although at a distance of twenty leagues . On either side rise the high ridges | of the Cuesta . Beneath lie grazing grounds , ex ...
... covered with eternal snow , some reaching above the clouds . They appear but a few hours ' ride off , although at a distance of twenty leagues . On either side rise the high ridges | of the Cuesta . Beneath lie grazing grounds , ex ...
Strana 154
... covered with arches of a beautiful straw colour , from which streamers radiated , both upwards and downwards , of almost a lustrous white ; numbers of concentric arches would occasionally show them- selves , of a width of a few feet ...
... covered with arches of a beautiful straw colour , from which streamers radiated , both upwards and downwards , of almost a lustrous white ; numbers of concentric arches would occasionally show them- selves , of a width of a few feet ...
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... covered , a partial harvest may be expected . The waters of the Columbia have no fertilizing qualities , which is remarkable when the extent of its course is considered : on the contrary , it is said , from experience , to deteriorate ...
... covered , a partial harvest may be expected . The waters of the Columbia have no fertilizing qualities , which is remarkable when the extent of its course is considered : on the contrary , it is said , from experience , to deteriorate ...
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CHAPTER PAGE I Madeira | 9 |
Cape de Verdes Rio de Janeiro | 9 |
Rio de Janeiro | 10 |
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