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Page 186
If by day it is necessary to communicate, a flag is to be shown on the main rigging
, so that it may be seen by the other two ships, and presently they will close, to
learn what is wanted. If it is night, two lights are to be shown, besides the stern ...
If by day it is necessary to communicate, a flag is to be shown on the main rigging
, so that it may be seen by the other two ships, and presently they will close, to
learn what is wanted. If it is night, two lights are to be shown, besides the stern ...
Page 298
Presently the sailors, understanding what that signified, helped each other and
rigged tackles, with which the rudder came under control. In bending another
foresail the man who was at the yard-arm was twice covered with water, and was
...
Presently the sailors, understanding what that signified, helped each other and
rigged tackles, with which the rudder came under control. In bending another
foresail the man who was at the yard-arm was twice covered with water, and was
...
Page 434
Presently they guided us to the fort. But our people, seeing many robust natives
going on board, and fearing they might swamp one of the boats, made signs to
them to get out, which they presently did, some returning to the port, others to the
...
Presently they guided us to the fort. But our people, seeing many robust natives
going on board, and fearing they might swamp one of the boats, made signs to
them to get out, which they presently did, some returning to the port, others to the
...
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Contents
Dedication | ix |
Note on the Cartography of the Southern Con | xxxvii |
Narrative of the Second Voyage of the Adelantado | 1 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Works, Volumes 14-15 |
| Author | Hakluyt Society |
| Publisher | Kraus Reprint, 1967 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 22 Aug 2009 |
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