Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Svazek 3 |
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When a body of some eight hundred of these dark - looking , well - formed
warriors , all eager for the fight , and going to and fro to join their several
companies , is seen , it is hardly possible to describe the effect . The scene was
novel in the ...
When a body of some eight hundred of these dark - looking , well - formed
warriors , all eager for the fight , and going to and fro to join their several
companies , is seen , it is hardly possible to describe the effect . The scene was
novel in the ...
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... body to assist his strength in using it : it is confined in a hole in the platform .
There is generally one of these oars at each end , and they are enabled to propel
one of these large canoes between two and three miles an hour by means of
them ...
... body to assist his strength in using it : it is confined in a hole in the platform .
There is generally one of these oars at each end , and they are enabled to propel
one of these large canoes between two and three miles an hour by means of
them ...
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... his body is , like that of all his people , remarkably hairy . After presenting him
to the officers , and receiving the rest of his suite , 1 led him to the after part of the
deck , where mats were laid down , and we all seated ourselves to hold a council
...
... his body is , like that of all his people , remarkably hairy . After presenting him
to the officers , and receiving the rest of his suite , 1 led him to the after part of the
deck , where mats were laid down , and we all seated ourselves to hold a council
...
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The Tongese have small joints , and well - developed and rounded muscles ,
while the Feejees ' limbs are large and muscular ; the latter are slender in body ,
and apparently inured to hard fare and living . The difference in manner was ...
The Tongese have small joints , and well - developed and rounded muscles ,
while the Feejees ' limbs are large and muscular ; the latter are slender in body ,
and apparently inured to hard fare and living . The difference in manner was ...
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activity both of mind and body ; this may be owing , in a great measure , 10 their
constant wars , and the necessity of their being continually on the alert , to
prevent surprise . It was pleasant to look upon the Tongese , but I felt more
interest in ...
activity both of mind and body ; this may be owing , in a great measure , 10 their
constant wars , and the necessity of their being continually on the alert , to
prevent surprise . It was pleasant to look upon the Tongese , but I felt more
interest in ...
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| Titul | Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Svazek 3 Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Charles Wilkes United States. Navy Department |
| Autor | Charles Wilkes |
| Vydavatel | G. P. Putnam, 1856 |
| Zdroj originálu: | Rakouská národní knihovna |
| Digitalizováno | 24. červenec 2018 |
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