Journal of Voyages and Travels by the Rev. Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet, Esq: Deputed from the London Missionary Society, to Visit Their Various Stations in the South Sea Islands, China, India, &c., Between the Years 1821 and 1829, 2. köideF. Westley and A.H. Davis, 1831 |
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... rock , which appeared to be a quadrangular mass , laid on like a topstone . Below this , herbage and trees gradually thicken downwards to the shore . On the east and west the VOL . II . B 2 ARRIVAL AT BORABORA . flanks slope more ...
... rock , which appeared to be a quadrangular mass , laid on like a topstone . Below this , herbage and trees gradually thicken downwards to the shore . On the east and west the VOL . II . B 2 ARRIVAL AT BORABORA . flanks slope more ...
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... rock , a small island called Tabua , and several motus , encircling the basin . The night was clear and calm , the ... rocks , and shoals , and fathomless gulfs , we were mercifully brought through the opening in the reef ; and about ...
... rock , a small island called Tabua , and several motus , encircling the basin . The night was clear and calm , the ... rocks , and shoals , and fathomless gulfs , we were mercifully brought through the opening in the reef ; and about ...
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... rocks on this forlorn spot . The only provisions that we could procure were a few birds and their eggs : this supply was soon reduced ; the sea - fowls appeared to have been frightened away , and their nests were left empty after we had ...
... rocks on this forlorn spot . The only provisions that we could procure were a few birds and their eggs : this supply was soon reduced ; the sea - fowls appeared to have been frightened away , and their nests were left empty after we had ...
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... rocks they saw at times a number of sharks , and also other sorts of fish , they were unable to catch any , as they had no fishing tackle . Once they saw several turtles , and succeeded in taking five , but they were then without water ...
... rocks they saw at times a number of sharks , and also other sorts of fish , they were unable to catch any , as they had no fishing tackle . Once they saw several turtles , and succeeded in taking five , but they were then without water ...
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... rocks , and , by the great exertions of the crew , were taken into the boat , and soon found themselves on board the Surrey , com- manded by Captain Raine , by whom they were treated in the kindest manner , and their health and strength ...
... rocks , and , by the great exertions of the crew , were taken into the boat , and soon found themselves on board the Surrey , com- manded by Captain Raine , by whom they were treated in the kindest manner , and their health and strength ...
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