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One night , shortly after their first encounter with the buffalo , Mr. Townsend , entering his tent about eleven o'clock , after having served as a supernumerary watch for several hours , was stooping to lay his gun in its usual place ...
One night , shortly after their first encounter with the buffalo , Mr. Townsend , entering his tent about eleven o'clock , after having served as a supernumerary watch for several hours , was stooping to lay his gun in its usual place ...
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This part of the journey is also obstructed by fissures and the debris of avalanches vast masses , as formerly , being sometimes found serving as bridges across the openings . At one place , Mr. Auldjo and his party crossed a vast chasm ...
This part of the journey is also obstructed by fissures and the debris of avalanches vast masses , as formerly , being sometimes found serving as bridges across the openings . At one place , Mr. Auldjo and his party crossed a vast chasm ...
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My poor fellows , do turn over a new leaf ; try to serve God , and you , too , will be happier for it . ” The effect was most thrilling ; there was a death - like silence ; tears rolled down many cheeks , which I verily believe never ...
My poor fellows , do turn over a new leaf ; try to serve God , and you , too , will be happier for it . ” The effect was most thrilling ; there was a death - like silence ; tears rolled down many cheeks , which I verily believe never ...
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... their implements , to the top of the building , from which they lowered their baggage , by fastening a rope to the chimney ; and in this way they descended , both at once on the platform , serving as a counterpoise to each other .
... their implements , to the top of the building , from which they lowered their baggage , by fastening a rope to the chimney ; and in this way they descended , both at once on the platform , serving as a counterpoise to each other .
Side 143
Some fine weather which ensued served to confirm hopes of happiness in the Picards , and on the 28th of June they felt interested in contemplating the lofty peak of Teneriffe , which rose on the horizon . The satisfaction which the ...
Some fine weather which ensued served to confirm hopes of happiness in the Picards , and on the 28th of June they felt interested in contemplating the lofty peak of Teneriffe , which rose on the horizon . The satisfaction which the ...
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