A Lady's Cruise in a French Man-of-war, Volume 2 |
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Page 9
... It is curious in its way , chiefly as a triumph of perfect time , but I do not think it attractive . The clear mellifluous voices need no addition ; and as they ring out suddenly and joy- ously , in the cool evening , I can imagine.
... It is curious in its way , chiefly as a triumph of perfect time , but I do not think it attractive . The clear mellifluous voices need no addition ; and as they ring out suddenly and joy- ously , in the cool evening , I can imagine.
Page 10
... cool verandah . All the luggage was started by 6 o'clock , and then I had a quiet hour's sketching from beneath one of the great iron - wood trees ( casuarina ) . At 7 o'clock our pro- cession started ; every one cheery and good - tem ...
... cool verandah . All the luggage was started by 6 o'clock , and then I had a quiet hour's sketching from beneath one of the great iron - wood trees ( casuarina ) . At 7 o'clock our pro- cession started ; every one cheery and good - tem ...
Page 11
... the blossom of the Tahitian chestnut , a noble forest - tree , with rich dark foliage , standing out in strong relief from the cool grey - greens of the hybiscus , with the lemon - coloured blossoms , which clothes the base of.
... the blossom of the Tahitian chestnut , a noble forest - tree , with rich dark foliage , standing out in strong relief from the cool grey - greens of the hybiscus , with the lemon - coloured blossoms , which clothes the base of.
Page 12
... cool shadow the great green hills tower in strange fantastic form , seamed by deep valleys , down which pour crystal streams , so numerous that the sparkling air seems to re - echo the musical voice of many waters . Every weird ...
... cool shadow the great green hills tower in strange fantastic form , seamed by deep valleys , down which pour crystal streams , so numerous that the sparkling air seems to re - echo the musical voice of many waters . Every weird ...
Page 43
... cool building , in which I gladly took refuge to escape from noise and heat ; for several friends who had driven down from Papeete to meet us , were so de- lighted to find a smooth carpet , that they com- menced dancing immediately ...
... cool building , in which I gladly took refuge to escape from noise and heat ; for several friends who had driven down from Papeete to meet us , were so de- lighted to find a smooth carpet , that they com- menced dancing immediately ...
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