The Gateway to the Polynia: A Voyage to SpitzbergenH.S. King, 1873 - 355 páginas |
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... weird - looking in the distance by a wreath of white mist wrapped around it like a solid - looking covering . The continual change of scenery , as we bore up against the strong current which flows between the rugged rocks on either hand ,
... weird - looking in the distance by a wreath of white mist wrapped around it like a solid - looking covering . The continual change of scenery , as we bore up against the strong current which flows between the rugged rocks on either hand ,
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... and cartilaginous , not unlike soft glue . Its blowing can be distinguished at a distance by being whiter and lower than that of Balana mysti- cetus . ADVENTURES WITH WHALES . 85 Next day , 30th May 84 A VOYAGE TO SPITZBERGEN .
... and cartilaginous , not unlike soft glue . Its blowing can be distinguished at a distance by being whiter and lower than that of Balana mysti- cetus . ADVENTURES WITH WHALES . 85 Next day , 30th May 84 A VOYAGE TO SPITZBERGEN .
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... distance of twenty yards with perfect accuracy . This support is firmly fixed to the keel , the bollard being twisted to enable the run- ning bollard to pass a little to its left . Then there are the lances , and harpoons of various ...
... distance of twenty yards with perfect accuracy . This support is firmly fixed to the keel , the bollard being twisted to enable the run- ning bollard to pass a little to its left . Then there are the lances , and harpoons of various ...
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... distance of ninety miles ; but we know that we are in the vicinity of land by the presence of sea - birds on the wing , whose flight is ever round the ship and towards the land we cannot see . Has not Providence placed these winged mes ...
... distance of ninety miles ; but we know that we are in the vicinity of land by the presence of sea - birds on the wing , whose flight is ever round the ship and towards the land we cannot see . Has not Providence placed these winged mes ...
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... distance from the outside edge the force of the wind is stayed , and its influence is no longer felt . We now felt sure some accident must occur . Several of the ice fields were an acre in extent , and as they float above the surface ...
... distance from the outside edge the force of the wind is stayed , and its influence is no longer felt . We now felt sure some accident must occur . Several of the ice fields were an acre in extent , and as they float above the surface ...
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