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The undertaking was a disastrous one , and the remains of the deserted factory
now encumber the shores of one of the finest natural harbours of that coast . The
harpooners are capital sailors , and a few are fair sportsmen ; they contribute to ...
The undertaking was a disastrous one , and the remains of the deserted factory
now encumber the shores of one of the finest natural harbours of that coast . The
harpooners are capital sailors , and a few are fair sportsmen ; they contribute to ...
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She is resting on the ice , and as we approach , she lifts her head and turns
slowly to look upon us , when , of course , we remain perfectly still until she again
settles quietly down . In this way we advance to within about thirty yards , when
she ...
She is resting on the ice , and as we approach , she lifts her head and turns
slowly to look upon us , when , of course , we remain perfectly still until she again
settles quietly down . In this way we advance to within about thirty yards , when
she ...
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The narwhal is the most difficult of Arctic game to deal with ; he never remains at
rest for any great length of time , and is generally seen at the surface of the water
halting for a few minutes to breathe , or going at great speed . The utmost ...
The narwhal is the most difficult of Arctic game to deal with ; he never remains at
rest for any great length of time , and is generally seen at the surface of the water
halting for a few minutes to breathe , or going at great speed . The utmost ...
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Then our men get together to make a vast fire - place out of his remains . This is a
scientific operation , and is done with due care . The framework of the carcase is
rolled over , and turned with its back towards the wind ; the interior is cleared ...
Then our men get together to make a vast fire - place out of his remains . This is a
scientific operation , and is done with due care . The framework of the carcase is
rolled over , and turned with its back towards the wind ; the interior is cleared ...
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In April 1860 , a Greenlander was travelling along the ice in the vicinity of
Christianshaab , and discovered one of these open spaces in the ice , which ,
even in the most severe winters , remain open . In this hole hundreds of narwhals
and ...
In April 1860 , a Greenlander was travelling along the ice in the vicinity of
Christianshaab , and discovered one of these open spaces in the ice , which ,
even in the most severe winters , remain open . In this hole hundreds of narwhals
and ...
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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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