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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... - Temperature of the Sea . 181 IV . Magnetic Observations . 182 · V. - Table of Latitudes and Longitudes 184 · Details of Experiments on the Intensity of the Magnetic Force • 187 OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS ΤΟ W. A. GRAAH , ESQ . , vi CONTENTS .
... - Temperature of the Sea . 181 IV . Magnetic Observations . 182 · V. - Table of Latitudes and Longitudes 184 · Details of Experiments on the Intensity of the Magnetic Force • 187 OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS ΤΟ W. A. GRAAH , ESQ . , vi CONTENTS .
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... observation the latitudes of the principal points , and their longitude , as well by means of the chronometers with which you will be provided , as by lunar observations whenever an opportunity for making such may offer . These observations ...
... observation the latitudes of the principal points , and their longitude , as well by means of the chronometers with which you will be provided , as by lunar observations whenever an opportunity for making such may offer . These observations ...
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... observe any conformity between the face of the shore and the ancient charts ; or fall in with a race of people different from the natives of West Greenland ; and , if on proceed- ing further , you find no longer any actual , nor any ...
... observe any conformity between the face of the shore and the ancient charts ; or fall in with a race of people different from the natives of West Greenland ; and , if on proceed- ing further , you find no longer any actual , nor any ...
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... 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 we here , and at ...
... 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 we here , and at ...
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... observe such a line of conduct as is calculated to gain their confidence and good will . II . Immediately on your ... observation , or on the informa- tion of others , most likely to yield results important to science . The women's or ...
... observe such a line of conduct as is calculated to gain their confidence and good will . II . Immediately on your ... observation , or on the informa- tion of others , most likely to yield results important to science . The women's or ...
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