The National Geographic Magazine, Volumes 76-77National Geographic Society, 1940 - Geography Indexes kept up to date with supplements. |
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... called Catia . This is the oldest part of the city , for here , in 1561 , Francisco Fajardo established the first set- tlement of the region ; it was not until 1567 , however , that Diego de Losada founded the city of Santiago de León ...
... called Catia . This is the oldest part of the city , for here , in 1561 , Francisco Fajardo established the first set- tlement of the region ; it was not until 1567 , however , that Diego de Losada founded the city of Santiago de León ...
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... called Dun Aengus fell 300 vertical feet into the undermining Atlantic , it ranks today as one of Europe's most magnificent barbaric monuments ( Plate I ) . Climbing over endless stone walls at 50- yard intervals , I hurdled the ...
... called Dun Aengus fell 300 vertical feet into the undermining Atlantic , it ranks today as one of Europe's most magnificent barbaric monuments ( Plate I ) . Climbing over endless stone walls at 50- yard intervals , I hurdled the ...
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... called . When the creature swims at the surface , the wing tips may be seen to project at each upward sweep ; these triangular tips are frequently mistaken for the fins of sharks , but the even breaking of the surface in pairs soon ...
... called . When the creature swims at the surface , the wing tips may be seen to project at each upward sweep ; these triangular tips are frequently mistaken for the fins of sharks , but the even breaking of the surface in pairs soon ...
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Flashes from Finland 19 illustrations from photographs 239 | 201 |
Home Life and Industry in the Netherlands 11 illustrations in duotone from photographs | 271 |
History of Ancient Bridge Building and Road Making | 347 |
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