Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition: During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Svazek 5C. Sherman, 1844 - Počet stran: 591 |
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... distance from the island , which may be closely approached . A few sea - birds were seen about the island . No landing could be attempted , the surf being too heavy . Captain Hudson considers this a dangerous island for navigators . The ...
... distance from the island , which may be closely approached . A few sea - birds were seen about the island . No landing could be attempted , the surf being too heavy . Captain Hudson considers this a dangerous island for navigators . The ...
Strana 5
... distance to the eastward , in the same latitude . The position of an island supposed to exist in latitude 5 ° 23 ' S. , and longitude 173 ° 25 ′ W. , was passed , but no signs of land were seen . They then ran over the supposed place of ...
... distance to the eastward , in the same latitude . The position of an island supposed to exist in latitude 5 ° 23 ' S. , and longitude 173 ° 25 ′ W. , was passed , but no signs of land were seen . They then ran over the supposed place of ...
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... distance off in the lagoon , filled with the women and children . This was a precaution adopted to enable them to escape if it became necessary ; yet they did not seem to apprehend any hostility . No kind of war implements was observed ...
... distance off in the lagoon , filled with the women and children . This was a precaution adopted to enable them to escape if it became necessary ; yet they did not seem to apprehend any hostility . No kind of war implements was observed ...
Strana 13
... distance , to hold a parley . The second gun caused them to start at full speed for the land , and they did not slacken their efforts until they reached it . Three boats , with several of the officers , landed on the southwest point of ...
... distance , to hold a parley . The second gun caused them to start at full speed for the land , and they did not slacken their efforts until they reached it . Three boats , with several of the officers , landed on the southwest point of ...
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... distance , the curtain of a tent or marquee . All the sides were open , excepting a small railing , about fifteen inches high , around the foundation , which allowed the free passage of the air through . It was one of the most beautiful ...
... distance , the curtain of a tent or marquee . All the sides were open , excepting a small railing , about fifteen inches high , around the foundation , which allowed the free passage of the air through . It was one of the most beautiful ...
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