Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition: During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Vydání 3Lea and Blanchard, 1845 Trade or public edition of Wilkes's narrative of the expedition directed to the general reader. The expedition roved from the southern most tip of South America to the Oregon coast, through the south and north Pacific and Antarctic waters. In the course of the expedition many locations were visited: Brazil, Patagonia, Chile, Peru, Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Borneo, the Philippines, Singapore with extended stays at Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand. This and all eds later than 1845 appeared without an atlas. |
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... whole matter to my discretion , and with an assurance that they would conform to my decision . During the half hour spent in this confe- rence , the whole multitude outside seemed as though they were trans- fixed to the spot , awaiting ...
... whole matter to my discretion , and with an assurance that they would conform to my decision . During the half hour spent in this confe- rence , the whole multitude outside seemed as though they were trans- fixed to the spot , awaiting ...
Strana 130
... whole joined , the ranks occasionally changing places , those in the rear occupying the front , and the others retiring behind . The inferior chiefs were provided with a sail under the half - deck ; the king , queen , and their little ...
... whole joined , the ranks occasionally changing places , those in the rear occupying the front , and the others retiring behind . The inferior chiefs were provided with a sail under the half - deck ; the king , queen , and their little ...
Strana 216
... whole island . The bay of Sandalwood was then thickly populated , and appeared to enjoy much political consideration in the group . Since the accession of the present Tui Mbua , Makatu , its authority is very much decreased , and it now ...
... whole island . The bay of Sandalwood was then thickly populated , and appeared to enjoy much political consideration in the group . Since the accession of the present Tui Mbua , Makatu , its authority is very much decreased , and it now ...
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