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Observations on the Tides . -Continued Obstacles from fixed Ice 40 CHAPTER XII
. A Journey performed along the South Shore of Cockburn Isl . and . -
Confirmation of an Outlet to the Polar Sea.- Partial Disruption of the Old Ice , and
formation ...
Observations on the Tides . -Continued Obstacles from fixed Ice 40 CHAPTER XII
. A Journey performed along the South Shore of Cockburn Isl . and . -
Confirmation of an Outlet to the Polar Sea.- Partial Disruption of the Old Ice , and
formation ...
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Fresh and repeated Obstructions from Ice .-- Both Ships driven on Shore.Fury
seriously damaged . -- Unsuccessful Search for a Harbour for heaving her down
to repair 136 CHAPTER VI . Formation of a Basin for heaving the A 2 CONTENTS
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Fresh and repeated Obstructions from Ice .-- Both Ships driven on Shore.Fury
seriously damaged . -- Unsuccessful Search for a Harbour for heaving her down
to repair 136 CHAPTER VI . Formation of a Basin for heaving the A 2 CONTENTS
.
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And Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole Sir William Edward Parry.
CHAPTER VI . Formation of a Basin for heaving the Fury down . - Landing of the
Fury's Stores , and other Preparations . - The Ships secu . red within the Basin.
And Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole Sir William Edward Parry.
CHAPTER VI . Formation of a Basin for heaving the Fury down . - Landing of the
Fury's Stores , and other Preparations . - The Ships secu . red within the Basin.
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... a cloud of spray , broad columns of which were constantly forced up , like the
successive rushes of smoke from a vast furnace , and on this , near the top , a
vivid iris or rainbow was occasionally formed by the bright rays of an unclouded
sun .
... a cloud of spray , broad columns of which were constantly forced up , like the
successive rushes of smoke from a vast furnace , and on this , near the top , a
vivid iris or rainbow was occasionally formed by the bright rays of an unclouded
sun .
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This consisted of a floe so level and continuous , that a single glance was
sufficient to assure us of the disagreeable fact , that it was the ice formed in its
present situation during the winter , and still firmly attached to the land on every
side .
This consisted of a floe so level and continuous , that a single glance was
sufficient to assure us of the disagreeable fact , that it was the ice formed in its
present situation during the winter , and still firmly attached to the land on every
side .
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| Título | Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific: And Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volumen2 School District Library, no. 100-[101?] Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific: And Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Sir William Edward Parry |
| Autor | Sir William Edward Parry |
| Editor | Harper, 1843 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad Estatal de Ohio |
| Digitalizado | 23 Mayo 2013 |
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