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Page 70
... fact that the whole of the interior is dense and often swampy jungle - practically impenetrable — at the southern extremity of the island starts a high range of forest - clad mountains transversing its centre nearly parallel to both ...
... fact that the whole of the interior is dense and often swampy jungle - practically impenetrable — at the southern extremity of the island starts a high range of forest - clad mountains transversing its centre nearly parallel to both ...
Page 107
... fact that we wished to remain friendly . The usual demonstrations of peace , waving branches and strips of cloth were made by the advance party and as we neared the stockade a head or two appeared and there was a good deal of shouting ...
... fact that we wished to remain friendly . The usual demonstrations of peace , waving branches and strips of cloth were made by the advance party and as we neared the stockade a head or two appeared and there was a good deal of shouting ...
Page 244
... fact that he didn't like Englishmen in general , and in particular the type found out East . I think it is a truism to - day that Australians and Americans have much the same mental outlook , which was probably why we got on . Anyhow ...
... fact that he didn't like Englishmen in general , and in particular the type found out East . I think it is a truism to - day that Australians and Americans have much the same mental outlook , which was probably why we got on . Anyhow ...
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