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... known is that of Furneaux by James Northcote , R.A .; the original of this is the property of the Dowager Countess of Birkenhead , who , before her marriage , was Miss Furneaux . The view of Byron's meeting with the ' giants ' of ...
... known is that of Furneaux by James Northcote , R.A .; the original of this is the property of the Dowager Countess of Birkenhead , who , before her marriage , was Miss Furneaux . The view of Byron's meeting with the ' giants ' of ...
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... him at the very same place . They Incampt abreast of the Ships all Night , 1 The guanaco , or lama , is still known locally by the former name . and made Several very Great tires , but what they 22 The Discovery of Tahiti.
... him at the very same place . They Incampt abreast of the Ships all Night , 1 The guanaco , or lama , is still known locally by the former name . and made Several very Great tires , but what they 22 The Discovery of Tahiti.
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... known as the bowsprit , which was further extended by a jib - boom . The sails ahead of the foremast were stay- sails , hence the fore - topmast staysail , but they are sometimes referred to as jibs : it will be remembered that the ...
... known as the bowsprit , which was further extended by a jib - boom . The sails ahead of the foremast were stay- sails , hence the fore - topmast staysail , but they are sometimes referred to as jibs : it will be remembered that the ...
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