The Gateway to the Polynia: A Voyage to SpitzbergenH.S. King, 1873 - 355 páginas |
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... 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 support of their families by making ...
... 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 support of their families by making ...
Página 136
... 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 caution is therefore requisite in approaching him ; the oars ...
... 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 caution is therefore requisite in approaching him ; the oars ...
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... 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 out , and a hole is made somewhere in the back ...
... 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 out , and a hole is made somewhere in the back ...
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... remains . Nature had composed its limbs in placid repose , and a suitable site being found in which to deposit the dust , it was suitably interred . There was as much propriety in the mourners as is displayed by needy relatives when ...
... remains . Nature had composed its limbs in placid repose , and a suitable site being found in which to deposit the dust , it was suitably interred . There was as much propriety in the mourners as is displayed by needy relatives when ...
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... remains of his companion , in the hopes of picking up a third bear . We are forced to return empty handed . The well - known " Polar " or " Ice Bear " is not now nearly so plentiful as in former times , and is rarely seen at the present ...
... remains of his companion , in the hopes of picking up a third bear . We are forced to return empty handed . The well - known " Polar " or " Ice Bear " is not now nearly so plentiful as in former times , and is rarely seen at the present ...
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amongst animals Arctic circle Arctic seas Barentsz bear Beerenberg boat Cape Captain coast cold crew Crown 8vo curious danger deer depth difficulty direction distance drift east escape expedition explored fathoms feet fiord floating floe flora force gale Greenland Gulf Stream harpoon herd hope Humboldt Glacier hummock icebergs Iceland INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER journey Kennedy Channel Lancaster Sound land latitude look masses miles Miocene Moffen Island mountain narwhal North Somerset northern Norwegian Nova Zembla object observed once open sea open water ourselves pack Parry party Polar Pole present pursuit reached regions reindeer rocks round sail sailors Samoyedes schooner seal season seems seen ship shore shot side sight sledges Smith Sound snow soon southward Spitzbergen sport steamer Strait stream surface temperature thick tion vessel voyage Waigatz walrus warm water weather whale wind winter
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