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... reached England , he found the country in wild excitement about the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada , and it was nearly three years before he could procure the supplies and sail with any safety for Virginia . When at length he ...
... reached England , he found the country in wild excitement about the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada , and it was nearly three years before he could procure the supplies and sail with any safety for Virginia . When at length he ...
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... reached me , suggests that the lost colony had issues even happier than the charms of Southern brunettes or the chivalry of their brothers . About the time when a happy girl was suddenly summoned to the throne of England , where she ...
... reached me , suggests that the lost colony had issues even happier than the charms of Southern brunettes or the chivalry of their brothers . About the time when a happy girl was suddenly summoned to the throne of England , where she ...
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... reached this island . The fair mother and her babe were kindly cared for . She had brought with her some books and trinkets . In the course of time she revealed and taught to our tribe a wonderful art . She painted the first pictures we ...
... reached this island . The fair mother and her babe were kindly cared for . She had brought with her some books and trinkets . In the course of time she revealed and taught to our tribe a wonderful art . She painted the first pictures we ...
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... reached the age of twenty a new king had to be chosen , and the ballots were found to be in my favour . I was astounded . When the first glow of pride was over , my golden crown seemed turned to dross . I sat on the throne only to find ...
... reached the age of twenty a new king had to be chosen , and the ballots were found to be in my favour . I was astounded . When the first glow of pride was over , my golden crown seemed turned to dross . I sat on the throne only to find ...
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... reached alike by all , whether able to afford offerings to the shrines or not . They also judged that , by these superstitions concerning the ancient Queen , the real spirit of her life and nature of her service were being sacrificed ...
... reached alike by all , whether able to afford offerings to the shrines or not . They also judged that , by these superstitions concerning the ancient Queen , the real spirit of her life and nature of her service were being sacrificed ...
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