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... trees , the shrubs , the flowers , the birds all new - and although there is in all situations something to be endured as well as enjoyed , I would not willingly leave the past undone as it regards these countries . There is something ...
... trees , the shrubs , the flowers , the birds all new - and although there is in all situations something to be endured as well as enjoyed , I would not willingly leave the past undone as it regards these countries . There is something ...
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... trees The wild birds sung . Rich was the gleam of corn - fields , golden brown ; — The scattered hamlets fair : A land of rural plenty , overflowed With gladness everywhere . A pastoral scene it was , of rarest sweets , Wherein I went ...
... trees The wild birds sung . Rich was the gleam of corn - fields , golden brown ; — The scattered hamlets fair : A land of rural plenty , overflowed With gladness everywhere . A pastoral scene it was , of rarest sweets , Wherein I went ...
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... trees by a sailor , supposed to be Cape Otway ! King's Island is just on before us , and is now in sight ! It is dim , yet clearly land . The first Australian land seen by us generally . Ten minutes to two o'clock . All afternoon and ...
... trees by a sailor , supposed to be Cape Otway ! King's Island is just on before us , and is now in sight ! It is dim , yet clearly land . The first Australian land seen by us generally . Ten minutes to two o'clock . All afternoon and ...
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... trees into the mirroring stream . Every now and then the silvery gleam of gum - tree boles , reminding us of birch - trees in the woods of Newstead , as their whiteness was imprinted on the rocky dark - water shadows . Very delightful ...
... trees into the mirroring stream . Every now and then the silvery gleam of gum - tree boles , reminding us of birch - trees in the woods of Newstead , as their whiteness was imprinted on the rocky dark - water shadows . Very delightful ...
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... trees rotting ; the owners will not be at the trouble to gather them for less than two dollars the bushel . Thus the high price is not the result of scarcity . February 16. - Our second Sunday in Tasmania . The day is very warm and ...
... trees rotting ; the owners will not be at the trouble to gather them for less than two dollars the bushel . Thus the high price is not the result of scarcity . February 16. - Our second Sunday in Tasmania . The day is very warm and ...
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