Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 275William Blackwood, 1954 - England |
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Page 235
... less flat and more or less free from obstruction . We crammed on our hats , took a good grip of the reins , dug in our heels , and gave our champing monsters their heads . The race had begun . What a race it was ! All up the wide ...
... less flat and more or less free from obstruction . We crammed on our hats , took a good grip of the reins , dug in our heels , and gave our champing monsters their heads . The race had begun . What a race it was ! All up the wide ...
Page 269
... less than five minutes . This gale lasted for twenty- four hours , and when we once more managed to set some sail there was a deal of speculation on where we were . The only thing that seemed to be certain was that we were not where we ...
... less than five minutes . This gale lasted for twenty- four hours , and when we once more managed to set some sail there was a deal of speculation on where we were . The only thing that seemed to be certain was that we were not where we ...
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... less critical angle . During the passage of about three more waves she lay stopped in the water south of No. 3 buoy , away out of the channel , funnels belching white smoke , and rolling heavily on either side of a permanent list to ...
... less critical angle . During the passage of about three more waves she lay stopped in the water south of No. 3 buoy , away out of the channel , funnels belching white smoke , and rolling heavily on either side of a permanent list to ...
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