A Ramble in Malta and Sicily, in the Autumn of 1841Smith, Elder, and Company, 1842 - 168 sider |
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Side 2
... coloured sketch of the creature , I again committed him to his watery home . I was not a little amused when the captain and sailors positively assured me that it was only the strength and filth of the water ; " and I could not persuade ...
... coloured sketch of the creature , I again committed him to his watery home . I was not a little amused when the captain and sailors positively assured me that it was only the strength and filth of the water ; " and I could not persuade ...
Side 5
... colour . On looking over the stern of the vessel , I could frequently discern her keel , and clearly see the smallest objects that were many feet below the surface . The depth of water in the Bay has never been ascertained , and it is ...
... colour . On looking over the stern of the vessel , I could frequently discern her keel , and clearly see the smallest objects that were many feet below the surface . The depth of water in the Bay has never been ascertained , and it is ...
Side 9
... colour of exquisite brilli- ancy , whilst the wide western heavens are radiant in molten gold , and streaked with broad belts of vermilion cloud . Sept. 6. - To - day we have seen large numbers of the Portuguese men - of - war , those ...
... colour of exquisite brilli- ancy , whilst the wide western heavens are radiant in molten gold , and streaked with broad belts of vermilion cloud . Sept. 6. - To - day we have seen large numbers of the Portuguese men - of - war , those ...
Side 10
... colour to a bright red , exactly in the same way as litmus paper , or any other vegetable blue is affected by being brought into contact with an acid . One of the sailors harpooned a bonito , which we cooked for our supper ; but I did ...
... colour to a bright red , exactly in the same way as litmus paper , or any other vegetable blue is affected by being brought into contact with an acid . One of the sailors harpooned a bonito , which we cooked for our supper ; but I did ...
Side 11
... colour , with a dark line running along the back ; and they reminded me of white asses . During the night the waters were unusually sparkling and vivid ; the medusæ resembled masses of green fire as they rolled over in the foam of the ...
... colour , with a dark line running along the back ; and they reminded me of white asses . During the night the waters were unusually sparkling and vivid ; the medusæ resembled masses of green fire as they rolled over in the foam of the ...
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