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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Page 9
... inch and a half from the gums , an inch in diameter at the root , and two inches asunder . The tongue was the size of that of a full - grown ox ; the roof of the mouth hard , rough , and of a dark green . The eyes were larger than those ...
... inch and a half from the gums , an inch in diameter at the root , and two inches asunder . The tongue was the size of that of a full - grown ox ; the roof of the mouth hard , rough , and of a dark green . The eyes were larger than those ...
Page 19
... inches in one of middle size . The legs are twelve inches in length ; the foot consisting of 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 ...
... inches in one of middle size . The legs are twelve inches in length ; the foot consisting of 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 ...
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... inches long , and two inches square , one end being rounded for a handle . The four sides of this instrument are cut longitudinally into grooves , graduating in fineness ; the coarser being applied first , and the finer suc- cessively ...
... inches long , and two inches square , one end being rounded for a handle . The four sides of this instrument are cut longitudinally into grooves , graduating in fineness ; the coarser being applied first , and the finer suc- cessively ...
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