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... in the apparent approach and retreat of huge masses of ice . At first , they are heard buffeting with the billows , whilst wrapt in mist , though close before the vessel . Suddenly they appear upon C 2 Tales of a Voyager . 19.
... in the apparent approach and retreat of huge masses of ice . At first , they are heard buffeting with the billows , whilst wrapt in mist , though close before the vessel . Suddenly they appear upon C 2 Tales of a Voyager . 19.
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though close before the vessel . Suddenly they appear upon the sight , like giant spectres , gliding over the blue , foam - crested hills of ocean's fancied regions , sinking their white heads to the surface , and again mount- ing upon ...
though close before the vessel . Suddenly they appear upon the sight , like giant spectres , gliding over the blue , foam - crested hills of ocean's fancied regions , sinking their white heads to the surface , and again mount- ing upon ...
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... close column , passed the night in bivouack . At first , this was agreeable enough , because the air was mild , and weariness made up for what was wanting in comfort . But towards morning , a violent storm of rain , accompanied with ...
... close column , passed the night in bivouack . At first , this was agreeable enough , because the air was mild , and weariness made up for what was wanting in comfort . But towards morning , a violent storm of rain , accompanied with ...
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... close of our author's judicious remarks upon the errors of this wretched campaign . The primary cause of this defeat may be traced to a source even more distant than any I have mentioned ; I mean to the disclosure of our designs to the ...
... close of our author's judicious remarks upon the errors of this wretched campaign . The primary cause of this defeat may be traced to a source even more distant than any I have mentioned ; I mean to the disclosure of our designs to the ...
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... close to the left of Miss Girzie ; her sister also moved in echelon upon her right . ' Miss Girzie having lifted one of the little silver tea - canisters , began to take out the orthodox quantity with a spoon , by one spoonful for the ...
... close to the left of Miss Girzie ; her sister also moved in echelon upon her right . ' Miss Girzie having lifted one of the little silver tea - canisters , began to take out the orthodox quantity with a spoon , by one spoonful for the ...
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