Travel and Adventure: Comprising Some of the Most Striking Narratives on RecordDavis Wasgatt Clark A. Poe & L. Hitchcock, 1864 - 416 sider |
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... gave an account of his adventures and observations to the world . This last ascent was performed on the 17th of September , a week later in the year than any preceding ascent , and considered on that account as more than usually ...
... gave an account of his adventures and observations to the world . This last ascent was performed on the 17th of September , a week later in the year than any preceding ascent , and considered on that account as more than usually ...
Side 78
... gave way , and fell into the gulf ; however , enough remained on each side to form supports for the ends of these poles , and nine of them made a narrow bridge , requiring great precaution and steadiness to traverse . Other crevices ...
... gave way , and fell into the gulf ; however , enough remained on each side to form supports for the ends of these poles , and nine of them made a narrow bridge , requiring great precaution and steadiness to traverse . Other crevices ...
Side 80
... gave me time to recover , that I might assist them in placing myself out of danger . " The place appropriated for the repose of the travelers during the night , is a ledge near the top of the Grand Mulet , where it is just possi- ble ...
... gave me time to recover , that I might assist them in placing myself out of danger . " The place appropriated for the repose of the travelers during the night , is a ledge near the top of the Grand Mulet , where it is just possi- ble ...
Side 81
... gave me an earnest of the pros- pect from still more elevated regions . The vale of Chamounix was sleeping at the foot of the mountain : and , broken by the occasional thunder of an avalanche , the profoundest silence reigned . It ...
... gave me an earnest of the pros- pect from still more elevated regions . The vale of Chamounix was sleeping at the foot of the mountain : and , broken by the occasional thunder of an avalanche , the profoundest silence reigned . It ...
Side 106
... been pointed out , and gave them to his companion , who , in disposing of them , was detected , and , of course , criminated Jones . After remaining some weeks in jail , Jones was tried and acquit- 106 READING . FIRESIDE.
... been pointed out , and gave them to his companion , who , in disposing of them , was detected , and , of course , criminated Jones . After remaining some weeks in jail , Jones was tried and acquit- 106 READING . FIRESIDE.
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