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... means of what are called ghauts or passes ; and which , though they are sunk like valleys among the peaks , are yet at the enormous height of from 3000 to 4000 feet above the level of the sea ; or about the same height as the summit of ...
... means of what are called ghauts or passes ; and which , though they are sunk like valleys among the peaks , are yet at the enormous height of from 3000 to 4000 feet above the level of the sea ; or about the same height as the summit of ...
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... in their ascent . When Mr. Marshall came to a very steep part of the road , he found a succession of these walking sticks stuck firmly into the earth , and bundles • of rods laid horizontally behind them , by which means ADAM'S PEAK .
... in their ascent . When Mr. Marshall came to a very steep part of the road , he found a succession of these walking sticks stuck firmly into the earth , and bundles • of rods laid horizontally behind them , by which means ADAM'S PEAK .
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... means tolerable steps were formed . As , however , pilgrimages by the road they came had wholly ceased since the dominion of the English , all these conveniences were rapidly going to decay . } On reaching the top of a very high hill ...
... means tolerable steps were formed . As , however , pilgrimages by the road they came had wholly ceased since the dominion of the English , all these conveniences were rapidly going to decay . } On reaching the top of a very high hill ...
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... means we had a magnificent view of the upper surface of a dense stratum of white fleecy cloud . It is impossible to convey in words the grandeur of the scene . surface of the earth was overspread with a covering resembling the finest ...
... means we had a magnificent view of the upper surface of a dense stratum of white fleecy cloud . It is impossible to convey in words the grandeur of the scene . surface of the earth was overspread with a covering resembling the finest ...
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... mean anything long , or drawn out . The word Andes signified originally the copper district ; so that the expression Cordillera de los Andes is not tautology , but means literally , the mountain chain of the copper district . Generally ...
... mean anything long , or drawn out . The word Andes signified originally the copper district ; so that the expression Cordillera de los Andes is not tautology , but means literally , the mountain chain of the copper district . Generally ...
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Page 278 - Some years ago I kept a sloth, in my room for several months. I often took him out of the house, and placed him upon the ground, in order to have an opportunity of observing his motions. If the ground were rough, he would pull himself forwards, by...
Page 312 - They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters ; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.