Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume 1Saunders and Otley, 1838 - 239 pages |
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Page 17
... dark green waves , from the gray horizon to the ship's side ; and I know of no motion so gladsome as that of riding the high billows in a brisk breeze . The captain pointed out to me the first of the monsters of the deep that I ever saw ...
... dark green waves , from the gray horizon to the ship's side ; and I know of no motion so gladsome as that of riding the high billows in a brisk breeze . The captain pointed out to me the first of the monsters of the deep that I ever saw ...
Page 19
... dark waves . One day , when I was exclaiming on their beauty , a young lady , industriously working at her table - mats , ob- served that it was very odd that she had crossed this ocean three times , and had never seen a Portuguese man ...
... dark waves . One day , when I was exclaiming on their beauty , a young lady , industriously working at her table - mats , ob- served that it was very odd that she had crossed this ocean three times , and had never seen a Portuguese man ...
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... between . The young moon drops silently into the sea afar . In our wake is a long train of pale fire , perpetually renewed as we hiss through the dark waves . On such a quiet night , how startling is a 22 WESTERN TRAVEL .
... between . The young moon drops silently into the sea afar . In our wake is a long train of pale fire , perpetually renewed as we hiss through the dark waves . On such a quiet night , how startling is a 22 WESTERN TRAVEL .
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... dark upon the evening waters , with all her sails majestically spread . " Does she not look well now ? " " Does she not show herself beautifully now ? " exclaimed one and another , in the hearing of the gratified captain . The light was ...
... dark upon the evening waters , with all her sails majestically spread . " Does she not look well now ? " " Does she not show herself beautifully now ? " exclaimed one and another , in the hearing of the gratified captain . The light was ...
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... dark on the wet deck , watching the yellow lights and shadowy buildings of the shore we were rapidly nearing , till we felt the expected shock , and jumped upon the wharf amid the warm welcomes of many friends , who , in their own joy ...
... dark on the wet deck , watching the yellow lights and shadowy buildings of the shore we were rapidly nearing , till we felt the expected shock , and jumped upon the wharf amid the warm welcomes of many friends , who , in their own joy ...
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