Memoir of Richard WilliamsJames Nisbet, 1857 - 250 pagine |
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Pagina 64
... weather exceedingly fair and quite warm , so that we need only light clothing . The nights , too , are very beautiful . As things now are , a sea life is really very delightful . We expect to be off Madeira in a day or two , and have ...
... weather exceedingly fair and quite warm , so that we need only light clothing . The nights , too , are very beautiful . As things now are , a sea life is really very delightful . We expect to be off Madeira in a day or two , and have ...
Pagina 83
... weather . We were for a con- siderable length of time delayed by variable winds and calms as we approached the Line ; but as far as weather is concerned , this has been our prin- cipal trouble . I felt the heat greatly . Our berths at ...
... weather . We were for a con- siderable length of time delayed by variable winds and calms as we approached the Line ; but as far as weather is concerned , this has been our prin- cipal trouble . I felt the heat greatly . Our berths at ...
Pagina 88
... weather . If we must take it for a sample , it is certainly none of the best ; -sudden puffs of wind , with ominous gathering of dark clouds , and a chilly aspect of the whole heavens , with a conviction seizing your mind , that you are ...
... weather . If we must take it for a sample , it is certainly none of the best ; -sudden puffs of wind , with ominous gathering of dark clouds , and a chilly aspect of the whole heavens , with a conviction seizing your mind , that you are ...
Pagina 90
... weather , snow , sleet , hail , and rain , and fogs , intermixed with a driving cold S.S.W. wind , blowing hard ... weather has been rough . " The following day , Sunday , was passed beat- ing about , with much the same weather ...
... weather , snow , sleet , hail , and rain , and fogs , intermixed with a driving cold S.S.W. wind , blowing hard ... weather has been rough . " The following day , Sunday , was passed beat- ing about , with much the same weather ...
Pagina 93
... weather Cape Pio , and this afternoon make Picton Island . Tuesday , December 3. - Made little advance upon yesterday , the wind being right ahead . " Wednesday , December 4. - Since Monday , we have been making laborious efforts to weather ...
... weather Cape Pio , and this afternoon make Picton Island . Tuesday , December 3. - Made little advance upon yesterday , the wind being right ahead . " Wednesday , December 4. - Since Monday , we have been making laborious efforts to weather ...
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