Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 272William Blackwood, 1952 - England |
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Page 63
... keep turning the pump for three or four hours without relief ? Was it my imagination or was the gap between each succeeding hiss already slightly longer ? I felt an imperative need for re- assurance and gave a long drag at the air ...
... keep turning the pump for three or four hours without relief ? Was it my imagination or was the gap between each succeeding hiss already slightly longer ? I felt an imperative need for re- assurance and gave a long drag at the air ...
Page 265
... keep her with the half - mile lead . Now go you on top and keep me posted . When you want me to catch up with her give me the word ; and then , when our stem . is abreast her poop , let me know and I'll give her the works . " I went ...
... keep her with the half - mile lead . Now go you on top and keep me posted . When you want me to catch up with her give me the word ; and then , when our stem . is abreast her poop , let me know and I'll give her the works . " I went ...
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... keep the yacht racing at her best speed and on her best course ; it was the mate's concern to ensure that the crew were mentally and physically fit to do this . By the fourth day the sun shone brightly on a quiet sea . Samuel Pepys had ...
... keep the yacht racing at her best speed and on her best course ; it was the mate's concern to ensure that the crew were mentally and physically fit to do this . By the fourth day the sun shone brightly on a quiet sea . Samuel Pepys had ...
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