Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 239William Blackwood, 1936 - England |
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Page 138
... night flying in these days was lack of horizon . No lights were visible from the ground , and unless the night was a clear one , and the stars well in evidence , the pilot's sense of balance was little more than one would expect to have ...
... night flying in these days was lack of horizon . No lights were visible from the ground , and unless the night was a clear one , and the stars well in evidence , the pilot's sense of balance was little more than one would expect to have ...
Page 154
... night . A sentry was promptly posted , day and night , over the valuable melon patch , but even he could not compete with the land crabs , which swarmed everywhere and appeared to eat anything . Horrible pale- pink monstrosities , with ...
... night . A sentry was promptly posted , day and night , over the valuable melon patch , but even he could not compete with the land crabs , which swarmed everywhere and appeared to eat anything . Horrible pale- pink monstrosities , with ...
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... night . Round the camp - fire the first night we made glowing forecasts of our adventure , but the enthusiasm was not quite so apparent the next morning . Even in a sprung wagon , lying on top of flour sacks and grocery stores lurching ...
... night . Round the camp - fire the first night we made glowing forecasts of our adventure , but the enthusiasm was not quite so apparent the next morning . Even in a sprung wagon , lying on top of flour sacks and grocery stores lurching ...
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BLACKWOODS | 1 |
FoxStrangways | 34 |
A BACKWASH OF WAR BY MAJOR GEORGE BRUCE | 44 |
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