The Overland MonthlySamuel Carson, 1911 |
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Stran 16
... seemed to be in order . We got the accommo- dations after half an hour's gesticulations . But it was clear that a more extended vo- cabulary would facilitate progress , so I resolved to rehabilitate my French , as the natives seemed to ...
... seemed to be in order . We got the accommo- dations after half an hour's gesticulations . But it was clear that a more extended vo- cabulary would facilitate progress , so I resolved to rehabilitate my French , as the natives seemed to ...
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... seemed to think we could cross it on horseback , and as they had two horses , we hired both men and horses to help us to the Isthmus of Taravao . Before starting , the Maoris ate their dinner , and this gave us a chance to exam- ine ...
... seemed to think we could cross it on horseback , and as they had two horses , we hired both men and horses to help us to the Isthmus of Taravao . Before starting , the Maoris ate their dinner , and this gave us a chance to exam- ine ...
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... seemed a rather fearsome fellow , having for teeth two walrus tusks protruding from his upper jaw . One very soon lost this impression in partaking of his hos- pitality , and experiencing his genuine courtesy . The " hotel " is only a ...
... seemed a rather fearsome fellow , having for teeth two walrus tusks protruding from his upper jaw . One very soon lost this impression in partaking of his hos- pitality , and experiencing his genuine courtesy . The " hotel " is only a ...
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... seemed rather ap- propriate for the tropics . Everybody was out . We saw far greater numbers than on any other day of our walk . A new feature was the kilometre post , one for each kilometre's distance ( about five - eights of a mile ) ...
... seemed rather ap- propriate for the tropics . Everybody was out . We saw far greater numbers than on any other day of our walk . A new feature was the kilometre post , one for each kilometre's distance ( about five - eights of a mile ) ...
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... seemed no longer actively sensitive to the vapors from the stick ; and I experienced at times a torture of un- satiated craving such as only the rectified extract in its darkish liquid form would satisfy . I felt the most horrifying im ...
... seemed no longer actively sensitive to the vapors from the stick ; and I experienced at times a torture of un- satiated craving such as only the rectified extract in its darkish liquid form would satisfy . I felt the most horrifying im ...
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