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 34
... nearly two miles , three boats were dispatched to reconnoitre and attack them , if practicable , though it was within an hour and a half only of sunset . The first mate struck and fastened to one ; but after being dragged for some time ...
... nearly two miles , three boats were dispatched to reconnoitre and attack them , if practicable , though it was within an hour and a half only of sunset . The first mate struck and fastened to one ; but after being dragged for some time ...
Page 171
... nearly vertical . This is divided into fragments of various shapes , but all approaching to rude regularity of figure , -square , triangular , & c . In another place the formation is very singular , one portion being bent and pointed ...
... nearly vertical . This is divided into fragments of various shapes , but all approaching to rude regularity of figure , -square , triangular , & c . In another place the formation is very singular , one portion being bent and pointed ...
Page 206
... almost impregnable ; and they not only afforded security to fugitives who gained them , but the fertility of the soil , which was thick - planted with cocoa- nut and bread - fruit trees , nearly to the top , and the perpetu- al springs ...
... almost impregnable ; and they not only afforded security to fugitives who gained them , but the fertility of the soil , which was thick - planted with cocoa- nut and bread - fruit trees , nearly to the top , and the perpetu- al springs ...
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