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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Wilhelm August Graah. manner as to enable you to seize the very first occasion that may present itself in 1829 of setting out ; with a view to which , you will , as soon as Mr. Matthiesen shall have joined you at Juliana's - hope , at ...
Wilhelm August Graah. manner as to enable you to seize the very first occasion that may present itself in 1829 of setting out ; with a view to which , you will , as soon as Mr. Matthiesen shall have joined you at Juliana's - hope , at ...
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... occasion to remark , that there is no way in which you can more advantageously display these qualities , than by maintaining that perfect good understanding among the members of the Expedition , which we look upon as absolutely ...
... occasion to remark , that there is no way in which you can more advantageously display these qualities , than by maintaining that perfect good understanding among the members of the Expedition , which we look upon as absolutely ...
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... occasion to observe , that , as we are possessed of little or no knowledge concerning the natural productions of the East coast of Greenland , it will be incumbent on you here , even more than elsewhere , to make out as full a catalogue ...
... occasion to observe , that , as we are possessed of little or no knowledge concerning the natural productions of the East coast of Greenland , it will be incumbent on you here , even more than elsewhere , to make out as full a catalogue ...
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... occasion straight for Davis ' Straits , without attempting to make the East coast . Four of his vessels reached their destination ; but the natives showed signs of hostility , and seemed determined to prevent his landing , and he was ...
... occasion straight for Davis ' Straits , without attempting to make the East coast . Four of his vessels reached their destination ; but the natives showed signs of hostility , and seemed determined to prevent his landing , and he was ...
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... occasion North about Iceland , and , on the 2nd of June , discovered a part of the East coast of Greenland , which he took to be the Herjolf's - naze mentioned in the old accounts of the East Bygd , and , the day after , in lat . 64 ...
... occasion North about Iceland , and , on the 2nd of June , discovered a part of the East coast of Greenland , which he took to be the Herjolf's - naze mentioned in the old accounts of the East Bygd , and , the day after , in lat . 64 ...
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