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, 1. köideCrocker and Brewster, 1832 |
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... five between the extremi- ties of the wings . The inside was nearly all stomach , and contained five flying - fishes , three of them recently swallowed . This , and some other species , have been called boobies , from their excessive ...
... five between the extremi- ties of the wings . The inside was nearly all stomach , and contained five flying - fishes , three of them recently swallowed . This , and some other species , have been called boobies , from their excessive ...
Page 19
... five toes , the claws of which are hooked and strong . Turpins , at different ages , are found from three inches long to six feet ; some being a load for four or five They live entirely on shore , feeding upon plants , and resort much ...
... five toes , the claws of which are hooked and strong . Turpins , at different ages , are found from three inches long to six feet ; some being a load for four or five They live entirely on shore , feeding upon plants , and resort much ...
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... five feet high , with the unwieldy block on his shoulders . This office he voluntarily resigned , with all its privileges and emoluments , and embraced Christianity , on the day and at the place where Tani was burnt by Hautia and the ...
... five feet high , with the unwieldy block on his shoulders . This office he voluntarily resigned , with all its privileges and emoluments , and embraced Christianity , on the day and at the place where Tani was burnt by Hautia and the ...
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