Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume 1Saunders and Otley, 1838 - 239 pages |
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Page 18
... morning that we were scarcely getting on at all . After a brisk morning's walk upon deck , no one was sorry to hear the breakfast - bell . Breakfast was the most cheerful meal of the day . If ever there was any news to tell , it was ...
... morning that we were scarcely getting on at all . After a brisk morning's walk upon deck , no one was sorry to hear the breakfast - bell . Breakfast was the most cheerful meal of the day . If ever there was any news to tell , it was ...
Page 19
... mornings , till it was finished . It is disagreeable writing in the cabin , with people flitting all about one . It is unwholesome writing in one's stateroom in the month of August . The deck is the only place . The first care , after ...
... mornings , till it was finished . It is disagreeable writing in the cabin , with people flitting all about one . It is unwholesome writing in one's stateroom in the month of August . The deck is the only place . The first care , after ...
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... morning early I found the deck in a bustle , from a ship having made signals of dis- tress . " A ship in distress ! " everybody began shouting . " A ship in distress ! " cried I to the ladies in the cabin , one of whom came up muffled ...
... morning early I found the deck in a bustle , from a ship having made signals of dis- tress . " A ship in distress ! " everybody began shouting . " A ship in distress ! " cried I to the ladies in the cabin , one of whom came up muffled ...
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... morning ; one of the first when there had been anything for the cap- tain to do , and he was in such a bustle that nobody else dreamed of speaking to him . " Captain , " said the gentleman , " I want to speak to you . " " Another time ...
... morning ; one of the first when there had been anything for the cap- tain to do , and he was in such a bustle that nobody else dreamed of speaking to him . " Captain , " said the gentleman , " I want to speak to you . " " Another time ...
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... morning . I saw them come for their grog , and then wait for what might happen next . By sunset the sky was tremendous ; the sea rising , the wind moaning and whistling strangely . When I staggered to the stern , to bid the sea good ...
... morning . I saw them come for their grog , and then wait for what might happen next . By sunset the sky was tremendous ; the sea rising , the wind moaning and whistling strangely . When I staggered to the stern , to bid the sea good ...
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