Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 294W. Blackwood, 1963 - England |
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Page 251
“ of course By paying heed to the set of the tidal streams , and to the way the wind blows , a small boat can sail far out among the islands of the Hebrides without much risk in summer . Inlets and narrow channels - inaccessible for ...
“ of course By paying heed to the set of the tidal streams , and to the way the wind blows , a small boat can sail far out among the islands of the Hebrides without much risk in summer . Inlets and narrow channels - inaccessible for ...
Page 252
After this hiatus the wind had almost gone , and what there was of it blew straight into the harbour . It had to be the outboard motor if we were not to lie heavy - laden and becalmed under the eyes of the village for most of the day .
After this hiatus the wind had almost gone , and what there was of it blew straight into the harbour . It had to be the outboard motor if we were not to lie heavy - laden and becalmed under the eyes of the village for most of the day .
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It was safe enough with the wind off - shore , but the squalls from the high land of Dun Caan increased in ferocity as we moved fitfully southwards . Soon , we found it expedient to drop the mainsail altogether ...
It was safe enough with the wind off - shore , but the squalls from the high land of Dun Caan increased in ferocity as we moved fitfully southwards . Soon , we found it expedient to drop the mainsail altogether ...
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Contents
COLLECTORS PIECE BY DENIS CAREY | 96 |
ECONOMY AND THE STATE OF THE UNION BY JAMES HALLIDAY | 198 |
EGMONTOPZEE BY JOHN STUART | 384 |
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| Title | Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 294 Blackwood's Magazine |
| Publisher | W. Blackwood, 1963 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 26 Nov 2009 |
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