A Visit to Japan, China, and IndiaS. Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1877 - 294 pages |
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Page 55
... Night came on in the midst of this scene , but Captain Connor told us for our comfort that the sail during the night was less interesting . On the morning of the 21st we found ourselves in the Straits of Simonosaki , one of the finest ...
... Night came on in the midst of this scene , but Captain Connor told us for our comfort that the sail during the night was less interesting . On the morning of the 21st we found ourselves in the Straits of Simonosaki , one of the finest ...
Page 79
... night was rough , and those who came on board late at night found some difficulty in embarking . Among these was Captain Grant , who had been for several years Commander of H.M. gun - boat " Midge , " in which capacity he was much ...
... night was rough , and those who came on board late at night found some difficulty in embarking . Among these was Captain Grant , who had been for several years Commander of H.M. gun - boat " Midge , " in which capacity he was much ...
Page 130
... night , I started by the day - coach to return to Galle in time for the boat to Madras . There is a day as well as a night mail , which travels wonderfully . With wretched screws of horses , they go the pace of the old Cornish ...
... night , I started by the day - coach to return to Galle in time for the boat to Madras . There is a day as well as a night mail , which travels wonderfully . With wretched screws of horses , they go the pace of the old Cornish ...
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