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Page 44
... feet long . These turned and preceded us , their numbers receiving continual re- inforcements , some on horseback , some on foot , till they mustered fully a thousand , and the ruddy glare of the torches illumined the rich masses of ...
... feet long . These turned and preceded us , their numbers receiving continual re- inforcements , some on horseback , some on foot , till they mustered fully a thousand , and the ruddy glare of the torches illumined the rich masses of ...
Page 49
... feet ; but periodically , at an interval of about six months , a mighty sea comes rolling in from the west or south - west , and , sweep- ing over the reef , bursts violently on the shore . I do not know whether any scientific theory ...
... feet ; but periodically , at an interval of about six months , a mighty sea comes rolling in from the west or south - west , and , sweep- ing over the reef , bursts violently on the shore . I do not know whether any scientific theory ...
Page 51
... feet , as the natives have . These echini are of all colours , from the richest maroon and claret to purple and blue . Some are suggestive of large full - blown thistles , and all more or less resemble hedgehogs or porcupines . One very ...
... feet , as the natives have . These echini are of all colours , from the richest maroon and claret to purple and blue . Some are suggestive of large full - blown thistles , and all more or less resemble hedgehogs or porcupines . One very ...
Page 56
... feet in length ; or else several large nets , about 40 feet long by 12 deep , are joined together so as to enclose a very wide space . Women carry small fine casting - nets in the hand , and throw them so dexterously as often to enclose ...
... feet in length ; or else several large nets , about 40 feet long by 12 deep , are joined together so as to enclose a very wide space . Women carry small fine casting - nets in the hand , and throw them so dexterously as often to enclose ...
Page 61
... feet or more , and roams about the reef seeking what it may devour . It was formerly an object of worship , in common with the conger - eel , and bloody vengeance has on more than one occasion been taken by the heathen on such of their ...
... feet or more , and roams about the reef seeking what it may devour . It was formerly an object of worship , in common with the conger - eel , and bloody vengeance has on more than one occasion been taken by the heathen on such of their ...
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