Sir John Franklin and the Arctic Regions ...G. H. Derby and Company, 1852 - 396 páginas |
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... received for the sacrifices he made of time , money , health and life ? A paltry annuity to himself of 100 % . , and a pension to his widow of 251. per annum ! Is it creditable to us , as the first naval power of the world , that we ...
... received for the sacrifices he made of time , money , health and life ? A paltry annuity to himself of 100 % . , and a pension to his widow of 251. per annum ! Is it creditable to us , as the first naval power of the world , that we ...
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... of the brig , ( the Trent , ) and form ed a complete casing to the planks , which received an additional layer at each plunge of the vessel . So great indeed , was the accumulation about the bows , that 48 PROGRESS OF ARCTIC DISCOVERY .
... of the brig , ( the Trent , ) and form ed a complete casing to the planks , which received an additional layer at each plunge of the vessel . So great indeed , was the accumulation about the bows , that 48 PROGRESS OF ARCTIC DISCOVERY .
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... received her greatest damage upon the quarters , and was so twisted that the doors of all the cabins flew open , and the panels of some started in the frames , while her false stern - post was moved three inches , and her timbers ...
... received her greatest damage upon the quarters , and was so twisted that the doors of all the cabins flew open , and the panels of some started in the frames , while her false stern - post was moved three inches , and her timbers ...
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... received , it became very evident that if subjected to this concus- sion for any time , she could not hold together long ; the only chance of escape , therefore , appeared to depend upon getting before the wind , and penetrating further ...
... received , it became very evident that if subjected to this concus- sion for any time , she could not hold together long ; the only chance of escape , therefore , appeared to depend upon getting before the wind , and penetrating further ...
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... received at the posts being so mouldy that they were obliged to leave it behind . Arrangements were now made for their jour- ney northward . Sixteen Canadian voyageurs were en- / gaged , and a Chipewyan woman and two interpreters were ...
... received at the posts being so mouldy that they were obliged to leave it behind . Arrangements were now made for their jour- ney northward . Sixteen Canadian voyageurs were en- / gaged , and a Chipewyan woman and two interpreters were ...
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