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Without allowing for indentations of the shore , 800 miles of coast were closely though vainly examined . During their absence hunting parties had been sent forth and the ship repaired and refitted for service .
Without allowing for indentations of the shore , 800 miles of coast were closely though vainly examined . During their absence hunting parties had been sent forth and the ship repaired and refitted for service .
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It is true this would neces- sitate its being nearly three times the length of the direct line , or 256 miles instead of 90 ; but this is a calculable quantity , and leads to an excellent harbour , whereas the possibility of a northern ...
It is true this would neces- sitate its being nearly three times the length of the direct line , or 256 miles instead of 90 ; but this is a calculable quantity , and leads to an excellent harbour , whereas the possibility of a northern ...
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The first great port there was Myos Hormos , at the entrance of the Gulph of Suez , where cargoes were discharged and carried overland to the Nile , a distance of 80 miles , at a time when the canal apparently was open .
The first great port there was Myos Hormos , at the entrance of the Gulph of Suez , where cargoes were discharged and carried overland to the Nile , a distance of 80 miles , at a time when the canal apparently was open .
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lEcosse et de lIrlande Par Léonce de Lavergne | 82 |
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