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... distance of an inch down its course . All was really well . He ran a few paces , then slowed to a fairly quick walk , casting a glance back as he went . The blue smoke still rose steadily . At a safe distance he turned , having a low ...
... distance of an inch down its course . All was really well . He ran a few paces , then slowed to a fairly quick walk , casting a glance back as he went . The blue smoke still rose steadily . At a safe distance he turned , having a low ...
Page 76
... distance of seven or eight yards some higher land was chosen to rest on . Wood was plentiful -broadleaf , gummy , black pine , dry rimu , with easy access to the river . Around the fireplace , a rough palisade of fern tree was erected ...
... distance of seven or eight yards some higher land was chosen to rest on . Wood was plentiful -broadleaf , gummy , black pine , dry rimu , with easy access to the river . Around the fireplace , a rough palisade of fern tree was erected ...
Page 122
... distance back from the hauling end to allow the wire ropes to lie snugly in the notches , while the con- necting ... distances . The horse was willing , if somewhat odoriferous ( for it was given to chewing stink - wood leaves ) and soon ...
... distance back from the hauling end to allow the wire ropes to lie snugly in the notches , while the con- necting ... distances . The horse was willing , if somewhat odoriferous ( for it was given to chewing stink - wood leaves ) and soon ...
Contents
1Arrival at Chaslands Page | 11 |
2Settling in and Making Friends | 16 |
3Visiting the Neighbours | 21 |
Copyright | |
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