A History of Australia: From the earliest times to the age of MacquarieMelbourne University Press, 1963 - Australia |
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... called it an island opposite the mouth of the Ganges , adding that the regions beyond were either difficult of access because of their severe winters and great cold , or else could not be sought out because of the influence of the gods ...
... called it an island opposite the mouth of the Ganges , adding that the regions beyond were either difficult of access because of their severe winters and great cold , or else could not be sought out because of the influence of the gods ...
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... called upon to intercede for them . So they sailed west , with the crew becoming restless , as the days passed without a trace of the islands of gold , for they shared the greed , but not the vision of the men in high places . They ...
... called upon to intercede for them . So they sailed west , with the crew becoming restless , as the days passed without a trace of the islands of gold , for they shared the greed , but not the vision of the men in high places . They ...
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... called a delightful ' regale ' , after four months ' privation from almost any fresh provisions . Half a hundred weight of heads , fore - quarters , and tails were stewed down into soup for dinner on this and the succeeding days . As ...
... called a delightful ' regale ' , after four months ' privation from almost any fresh provisions . Half a hundred weight of heads , fore - quarters , and tails were stewed down into soup for dinner on this and the succeeding days . As ...
Contents
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROTESTANTS | 21 |
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
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