Narrative of an expedition to the east coast of Greenland ... in search of the lost colonies, tr. by G.G. Macdougall1837 - 80 pages |
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Page iii
... notes to the work ; which , from his experience on the Coast of Greenland , and in the Arctic Seas , cannot fail to enhance its value . It has been considered better to allow the homely style in these pages , probably attendant upon an ...
... notes to the work ; which , from his experience on the Coast of Greenland , and in the Arctic Seas , cannot fail to enhance its value . It has been considered better to allow the homely style in these pages , probably attendant upon an ...
Page ix
... note the diurnal changes of the magnetic needle , and specify the same in your register , which , on your departure for the East coast , you will leave , under a sealed cover , in safe keeping , together with such of your instruments as ...
... note the diurnal changes of the magnetic needle , and specify the same in your register , which , on your departure for the East coast , you will leave , under a sealed cover , in safe keeping , together with such of your instruments as ...
Page xi
... notes of all the observations and remarks you may make in the course of your Expedition , with a view to their being re- duced to order , and extracts made from them when a fitting oppor- tunity may offer . The above comprises all that ...
... notes of all the observations and remarks you may make in the course of your Expedition , with a view to their being re- duced to order , and extracts made from them when a fitting oppor- tunity may offer . The above comprises all that ...
Page xiv
... earth and of springs . V. Should you discover any ruins , or other vestiges of ancient colonization by lcelanders , particularly any not already described by other travellers , you will take notes thereof , xiv OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS .
... earth and of springs . V. Should you discover any ruins , or other vestiges of ancient colonization by lcelanders , particularly any not already described by other travellers , you will take notes thereof , xiv OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS .
Page xv
Wilhelm August Graah. by other travellers , you will take notes thereof , and make search for stones with Runic inscriptions , which stones , should you find any , you will have conveyed to Juliana's - hope , or , should this be found ...
Wilhelm August Graah. by other travellers , you will take notes thereof , and make search for stones with Runic inscriptions , which stones , should you find any , you will have conveyed to Juliana's - hope , or , should this be found ...
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