Narrative of the United States' Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842R. McMillan, 1985 - Počet stran: 372 |
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... distance from the ship , a whale was seen floundering in a most extraordinary way , lash- ing the smooth sea into a perfect foam , and en- deavouring apparently to extricate himself from some annoyance . As he approached the ship , the ...
... distance from the ship , a whale was seen floundering in a most extraordinary way , lash- ing the smooth sea into a perfect foam , and en- deavouring apparently to extricate himself from some annoyance . As he approached the ship , the ...
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... distance without a boat ; and it is often necessary to make a turn of five or six miles around au inlet or marsh in going to a place , which might be reached in one - tenth of the distance by water . The land has the appearance of ...
... distance without a boat ; and it is often necessary to make a turn of five or six miles around au inlet or marsh in going to a place , which might be reached in one - tenth of the distance by water . The land has the appearance of ...
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... distance , we had the various islands of the group , and the fantastic needle - shaped peaks of Vanua - levu were distinctly seen , although at the distance of sixty miles . The detached reefs could be traced for miles , by the water ...
... distance , we had the various islands of the group , and the fantastic needle - shaped peaks of Vanua - levu were distinctly seen , although at the distance of sixty miles . The detached reefs could be traced for miles , by the water ...
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CHAPTER PAGE I Madeira | 9 |
Cape de Verdes Rio de Janeiro | 9 |
Rio de Janeiro | 10 |
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