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... thought that the pleasure of the voyage would have been greater had I known that every boat had bread and water in her . There is no reason why every ship's boat should not be fitted up with oars , masts , and air - tight provision ...
... thought that the pleasure of the voyage would have been greater had I known that every boat had bread and water in her . There is no reason why every ship's boat should not be fitted up with oars , masts , and air - tight provision ...
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... thought of selling the dog , but if I could get my price for him , why , I would not mind . ' Well , ' said mine host , ' what do you want for him ? ' I replied , not without a fear that he might take me at my word , that I wanted five ...
... thought of selling the dog , but if I could get my price for him , why , I would not mind . ' Well , ' said mine host , ' what do you want for him ? ' I replied , not without a fear that he might take me at my word , that I wanted five ...
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... thought of unkindness towards a close companion . I can conceive nothing more uncomfortable than to be associated in an exploring expedition with two or three other individuals , one perhaps a surveyor , another a botanist , geologist ...
... thought of unkindness towards a close companion . I can conceive nothing more uncomfortable than to be associated in an exploring expedition with two or three other individuals , one perhaps a surveyor , another a botanist , geologist ...
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... thought that this enforced residence in Assam would enable me to learn something of the language , a knowledge of which would be of inestimable service in communicating with the tribe on the frontiers . It would be impossible to reach ...
... thought that this enforced residence in Assam would enable me to learn something of the language , a knowledge of which would be of inestimable service in communicating with the tribe on the frontiers . It would be impossible to reach ...
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... thought advisable by the Company at that time to put an end to the domestic inquietude reigning in Assam , and some troops were despatched to Gowhatty under Captain Welsh , who in a very short time restored perfect order ; but this ...
... thought advisable by the Company at that time to put an end to the domestic inquietude reigning in Assam , and some troops were despatched to Gowhatty under Captain Welsh , who in a very short time restored perfect order ; but this ...
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