The Magazine of History: With Notes and Queries. Extra numbers, Issue 181, Volume 46 - Issue 188, Volume 47W. Abbatt., 1933 |
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Page 136
... reached the summit of a high mountain , the altitude of this ridge being seven thousand three hundred and fifteen feet above the level of the ocean . Descend- ing , we found good grass in a deep ravine , where we stopped for dinner . On ...
... reached the summit of a high mountain , the altitude of this ridge being seven thousand three hundred and fifteen feet above the level of the ocean . Descend- ing , we found good grass in a deep ravine , where we stopped for dinner . On ...
Page 152
... reached the river , where , however , we found no grass . Here , the weather being extremely warm , we concluded to rest and make the remainder of the journey through the desert in the cool of the evening . After a hearty supper of ...
... reached the river , where , however , we found no grass . Here , the weather being extremely warm , we concluded to rest and make the remainder of the journey through the desert in the cool of the evening . After a hearty supper of ...
Page 153
... reached , before arriving at the bed rock , and is termed a " lead . " When the lead is followed horizontally to the right or left from the shaft , it is termed " drifting ; " and when the bed rock is reached , if operations are con ...
... reached , before arriving at the bed rock , and is termed a " lead . " When the lead is followed horizontally to the right or left from the shaft , it is termed " drifting ; " and when the bed rock is reached , if operations are con ...
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