Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition: During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Svazek 1 |
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Strana 94
I have little doubt but this remarkable change and fall of temperature , were
caused by the near approach to icebergs , some of which have been at times
seen nearly in this latitude , 38 ° 55 ' S. , longitude 54 ° 30 ' W. After this we had
fine ...
I have little doubt but this remarkable change and fall of temperature , were
caused by the near approach to icebergs , some of which have been at times
seen nearly in this latitude , 38 ° 55 ' S. , longitude 54 ° 30 ' W. After this we had
fine ...
Strana 182
The library is extensive , containing several thousand volumes , which formerly
belonged to the Jesuits , and many curious manuscripts relating to the Indians .
The amusements are not very remarkable . Santiago , however , boasts of a
theatre ...
The library is extensive , containing several thousand volumes , which formerly
belonged to the Jesuits , and many curious manuscripts relating to the Indians .
The amusements are not very remarkable . Santiago , however , boasts of a
theatre ...
Strana 207
In the family of Mr. Reid there has been a remarkable fatality during our absence .
His respectable father , the Governor of Florida , and three or four other members
of his family , have since died . During our stay at Valparaiso , the Chilian army ...
In the family of Mr. Reid there has been a remarkable fatality during our absence .
His respectable father , the Governor of Florida , and three or four other members
of his family , have since died . During our stay at Valparaiso , the Chilian army ...
Strana 258
The Paramera is remarkable for a dense sward of coarse grass , and low
herbaceous plants , principally of the order Compositæ . The flowers of the latter ,
it was remarked , were particularly large in proportion to the plant . These form a
rich ...
The Paramera is remarkable for a dense sward of coarse grass , and low
herbaceous plants , principally of the order Compositæ . The flowers of the latter ,
it was remarked , were particularly large in proportion to the plant . These form a
rich ...
Strana 262
... find so many remarkable plants as on this mountain ; for information respecting
these , the reader is referred to the Botanical Report . Towards the middle of the
afternoon they returned to the hut , when they determined to proceed to Baños .
... find so many remarkable plants as on this mountain ; for information respecting
these , the reader is referred to the Botanical Report . Towards the middle of the
afternoon they returned to the hut , when they determined to proceed to Baños .
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