The Gateway to the Polynia: A Voyage to SpitzbergenH.S. King, 1873 - 355 páginas |
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... rest in some remote northern latitude there can be little doubt , as they are found in the early season far south on the breeding grounds , where very young seals are found on the first coming of the fishermen , and at that season the ...
... rest in some remote northern latitude there can be little doubt , as they are found in the early season far south on the breeding grounds , where very young seals are found on the first coming of the fishermen , and at that season the ...
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... is fearful of some impending danger , and presently the others participate in his apprehensions . We are close enough to risk a shot , when one of the seals , more nervous than the rest , begins to waddle towards the edge . He has nearly.
... is fearful of some impending danger , and presently the others participate in his apprehensions . We are close enough to risk a shot , when one of the seals , more nervous than the rest , begins to waddle towards the edge . He has nearly.
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... rest themselves on the ice again . Next day two herds of narwhale , going north , also came in sight , and shortly after a chance of picking up a white whale presented itself , but it came to nothing . These whales were going towards ...
... rest themselves on the ice again . Next day two herds of narwhale , going north , also came in sight , and shortly after a chance of picking up a white whale presented itself , but it came to nothing . These whales were going towards ...
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... rest , ready to take our share in whatever work is cut out for us . We are in momentary expec- tation of seeing the narwhal in the open space around us as we sit silently watching ; we hear them blow , and can see in the distance the ...
... rest , ready to take our share in whatever work is cut out for us . We are in momentary expec- tation of seeing the narwhal in the open space around us as we sit silently watching ; we hear them blow , and can see in the distance the ...
Página 136
... 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 are carefully ...
... 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 are carefully ...
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