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They stand out prominently in the annals of Arctic voyages as having been
carried out at less comparative expense than almost any other , and yet as
efficiently as any . They are good examples , out of several journeys which might
be ...
They stand out prominently in the annals of Arctic voyages as having been
carried out at less comparative expense than almost any other , and yet as
efficiently as any . They are good examples , out of several journeys which might
be ...
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At this point the shore was lined by ice four miles wide , and apparently several
years old . Extensive surveying and other scientific operations were carried on . A
large fiord was discovered in 73° 13 ' , which was ascended for seventy - two ...
At this point the shore was lined by ice four miles wide , and apparently several
years old . Extensive surveying and other scientific operations were carried on . A
large fiord was discovered in 73° 13 ' , which was ascended for seventy - two ...
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According to the programme , it is proposed to explore the eastern Spitzbergen
Sea , and to map the whole of the eastern lands ; to make a continuous series of
meteorological and magnetical observations ; and to carry out researches on the
...
According to the programme , it is proposed to explore the eastern Spitzbergen
Sea , and to map the whole of the eastern lands ; to make a continuous series of
meteorological and magnetical observations ; and to carry out researches on the
...
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Byers , too , had a somewhat similar misadventure , but in his case , as he was
preparing to let drive at a stricken whale , she struck violently with her enormous
tail ( we shall have something to say of whales ' tails presently ) , carrying away
all ...
Byers , too , had a somewhat similar misadventure , but in his case , as he was
preparing to let drive at a stricken whale , she struck violently with her enormous
tail ( we shall have something to say of whales ' tails presently ) , carrying away
all ...
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The water - tanks we brought with us , capable of holding forty tons , were soon
filled ; these receptacles were destined eventually to carry the oil and blubber of
such animals as we might be fortunate enough to capture on our way . On the
28th ...
The water - tanks we brought with us , capable of holding forty tons , were soon
filled ; these receptacles were destined eventually to carry the oil and blubber of
such animals as we might be fortunate enough to capture on our way . On the
28th ...
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animals appearance Arctic attempt bear boat called Captain carried cause CHAPTER clear close coast coming continued course crew Crown danger deer difficulty direction distance drift east effect escape evidently explored fact fall feet floating force formed four gained give Greenland hands head hope interest Island journey kind land latitude leave less look masses means miles mountain nature northern noticed object observed once ourselves party passed Polar Pole present probably proved pursuit reached regions remains rest rise rocks round sailed sailors schooner seal season seems seen ship shore short shot side sight soon Sound Spitzbergen sport Strait success surface temperature travelling turned vessel voyage warm weather whale whole wind winter
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | The Gateway to the Polynia: A Voyage to Spitzbergen |
| Autor | John Campion Wells |
| Editor | Henry S. King, 1873 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Oxford |
| Digitalizado | 26 Jun. 2006 |
| Largo | 355 páginas |
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