Travel and Adventure: Comprising Some of the Most Striking Narratives on RecordDavis Wasgatt Clark Swormstedt & Poe, 1856 - 416 sider |
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Side 149
... sky became cloudy , the wind blew strong , and came from the sea , causing a great swell of the waves . The vessel now began to heel with vio- lence , and it was every moment expected to see SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA . 149.
... sky became cloudy , the wind blew strong , and came from the sea , causing a great swell of the waves . The vessel now began to heel with vio- lence , and it was every moment expected to see SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA . 149.
Side 150
... expected to see her planks start . This catastrophe at length , to a certain extent , ensued . The lower timbers bulged ; the keel broke in two ; the rudder was also unshipped , but still holding to the stern by the chains , and it was ...
... expected to see her planks start . This catastrophe at length , to a certain extent , ensued . The lower timbers bulged ; the keel broke in two ; the rudder was also unshipped , but still holding to the stern by the chains , and it was ...
Side 167
... in Senegal , and who spoke a little French . We were all struck with astonishment at the un- expected meeting . My father recollected hav- ing employed long ago a young goldsmith at Senegal , SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA . 167.
... in Senegal , and who spoke a little French . We were all struck with astonishment at the un- expected meeting . My father recollected hav- ing employed long ago a young goldsmith at Senegal , SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA . 167.
Side 173
... of the river Sen- egal , where boats were expected to be ready to convey the party to the town of St. Louis , the place of their destination . " During the day we quickened our march ; and for the first time SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA . 173.
... of the river Sen- egal , where boats were expected to be ready to convey the party to the town of St. Louis , the place of their destination . " During the day we quickened our march ; and for the first time SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA . 173.
Side 188
... expected to see the boats make their appearance on the horizon , and with fainting eyes they looked forth to catch the first token of deliverance . Noon passed , the sun sunk beneath the world of waters , and yet relief came not . The ...
... expected to see the boats make their appearance on the horizon , and with fainting eyes they looked forth to catch the first token of deliverance . Noon passed , the sun sunk beneath the world of waters , and yet relief came not . The ...
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