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Page 146
... miles an hour . Previous official estimates tended to show that a 30 - mile , or possibly a 40 - mile , wind was the highest in which it was safe to make the attempt . A strong wind from the west , its usual quarter , would tend to make ...
... miles an hour . Previous official estimates tended to show that a 30 - mile , or possibly a 40 - mile , wind was the highest in which it was safe to make the attempt . A strong wind from the west , its usual quarter , would tend to make ...
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... MILES OF ROADS Of the innumerable forms of life on the island , it is said there is not a single deadly animal , insect , or reptile to be found that is indigenous . The bite of many will cause pain and soreness or fever , but none is ...
... MILES OF ROADS Of the innumerable forms of life on the island , it is said there is not a single deadly animal , insect , or reptile to be found that is indigenous . The bite of many will cause pain and soreness or fever , but none is ...
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... Miles , and Crook were conquering the last of our warring tribes , Argentina sent the famous General Roca on his now historic drive against the pampa Indians . This campaign ended forever all danger from these predatory savages . The ...
... Miles , and Crook were conquering the last of our warring tribes , Argentina sent the famous General Roca on his now historic drive against the pampa Indians . This campaign ended forever all danger from these predatory savages . The ...
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CubaThe Isle of Romance By ENRIQUE C Canova 345 | 43 |
Eagles Hawks and Vultures 5 ills in color from paintings by MAJ ALLAN BROOKS | 64 |
Exploring the Secrets of Persepolis By CHARLES BREASTED 381 | 213 |
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