Works, Volume 68Kraus Reprint, 1967 - Geography |
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... fortress called Dansborg2 . There they learnt that the yacht had first come to land about four miles from where this fortress now stands . Close by is a fortress called Nicopotan [ Negapatam ] , where the Por- tuguese were in possession ...
... fortress called Dansborg2 . There they learnt that the yacht had first come to land about four miles from where this fortress now stands . Close by is a fortress called Nicopotan [ Negapatam ] , where the Por- tuguese were in possession ...
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... fortress , to serve the garrison for sleeping- quarters . A Rector3 or chief merchant was appointed to the fortress . His name was Christoffer van der Mohlen , a pious and excellent man , born in Holland . He was placed in authority ...
... fortress , to serve the garrison for sleeping- quarters . A Rector3 or chief merchant was appointed to the fortress . His name was Christoffer van der Mohlen , a pious and excellent man , born in Holland . He was placed in authority ...
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... fortress was called Erik the Smith , but Indian master - masons had done all the toil and work , they being very swift and skilful therein , beyond those here in Europe . Against the south wall and abutting on the drill - ground of the ...
... fortress was called Erik the Smith , but Indian master - masons had done all the toil and work , they being very swift and skilful therein , beyond those here in Europe . Against the south wall and abutting on the drill - ground of the ...
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A waterspout and mirage Crossing the Line | 56 |
Penguin Island Birds beasts and fish at the Cape | 64 |
Hottentots Description of Africa The Chris | 78 |
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