Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition: During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Svazek 2C. Sherman, 1844 - Počet stran: 505 |
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Strana 5
... ridges reach the sea at intervals , and form projecting points of moderate elevation . We began without delay to overhaul the vessels , and the few sick persons we had on board were sent on shore to a shed hired for the purpose on Point ...
... ridges reach the sea at intervals , and form projecting points of moderate elevation . We began without delay to overhaul the vessels , and the few sick persons we had on board were sent on shore to a shed hired for the purpose on Point ...
Strana 6
... ridges diverge to all parts of the coast , throwing off spurs as they descend . These ridges are precipitous , and for the most part narrow . In many instances their summit is a mere edge , making walking upon them not only dangerous ...
... ridges diverge to all parts of the coast , throwing off spurs as they descend . These ridges are precipitous , and for the most part narrow . In many instances their summit is a mere edge , making walking upon them not only dangerous ...
Strana 23
... ridge , which is about half the length of the building . The rafters touch each other , and are covered with small mats made of the pandanus leaf . These are closely fitted together , and lapped over each other , forming an imper- vious ...
... ridge , which is about half the length of the building . The rafters touch each other , and are covered with small mats made of the pandanus leaf . These are closely fitted together , and lapped over each other , forming an imper- vious ...
Strana 28
... ridge , which , from observations with the sympiesometer , is twenty - seven hundred feet above the sea . The summit of this ridge was only a few paces in width , and was covered with groves of fahies , clinging , and as it were bound ...
... ridge , which , from observations with the sympiesometer , is twenty - seven hundred feet above the sea . The summit of this ridge was only a few paces in width , and was covered with groves of fahies , clinging , and as it were bound ...
Strana 31
... ridge , the weather moderated , and gave them an opportunity of enjoying the extensive prospect it commands . Besides the lake at their feet , as seen by the other detachment , they had a view of the cleft peak of Orohena , at the ...
... ridge , the weather moderated , and gave them an opportunity of enjoying the extensive prospect it commands . Besides the lake at their feet , as seen by the other detachment , they had a view of the cleft peak of Orohena , at the ...
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