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... give some idea of the character of the author of one of the Polar voyages here related . Mr. Floyd entered the navy at an early age , for his name is to be found on the books of several ships when he was only from eight to twelve years ...
... give some idea of the character of the author of one of the Polar voyages here related . Mr. Floyd entered the navy at an early age , for his name is to be found on the books of several ships when he was only from eight to twelve years ...
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... two following ex- tracts from the laws , in order to give some idea of the discipline then existing , and of the relationship in which the captain stood with regard to his crew . 12 MASTER THORNE'S EXPEDITION . [ CHAP . " A.
... two following ex- tracts from the laws , in order to give some idea of the discipline then existing , and of the relationship in which the captain stood with regard to his crew . 12 MASTER THORNE'S EXPEDITION . [ CHAP . " A.
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... give instructions for the despatch of a couple of ships , which sailed from the Thames on the 20th of May , 1527 , " having in them divers cunning men to seeke strange regions . " Little is known connected with this expedi- tion , as no ...
... give instructions for the despatch of a couple of ships , which sailed from the Thames on the 20th of May , 1527 , " having in them divers cunning men to seeke strange regions . " Little is known connected with this expedi- tion , as no ...
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... give us leave , and in the end brought her to steer again . We acknowledge this our meeting to be a great blessing of God for our mutual comfort , and gave the divine Majesty thanks for it . ” In company they continued to persevere in ...
... give us leave , and in the end brought her to steer again . We acknowledge this our meeting to be a great blessing of God for our mutual comfort , and gave the divine Majesty thanks for it . ” In company they continued to persevere in ...
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... arriving in London , as he tells us , on " the 21st , blessed be God for ever and ever . " SO He gives no reason for relinquishing , early in the season , the object of the voyage , D 34 ERROR IN DATES . [ CHAP . especially with.
... arriving in London , as he tells us , on " the 21st , blessed be God for ever and ever . " SO He gives no reason for relinquishing , early in the season , the object of the voyage , D 34 ERROR IN DATES . [ CHAP . especially with.
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