The Magazine of History, with Notes and Queries: Extra number, Issues 181-192W. Abbatt, 1932 - History |
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Page 138
... mountains which present the most gloomy aspect upon which a human being ever gazed . The road is an awful one , and many of the boys think we are in full view of the " elephant . " Six o'clock brought us to our present camp by the side ...
... mountains which present the most gloomy aspect upon which a human being ever gazed . The road is an awful one , and many of the boys think we are in full view of the " elephant . " Six o'clock brought us to our present camp by the side ...
Page 158
... mountains . At five we reached the summit of the highest ridge of California mountains , about eight miles distant from our last encampment , over rough , rocky roads , and through banks of snow fourteen feet deep . Descended three ...
... mountains . At five we reached the summit of the highest ridge of California mountains , about eight miles distant from our last encampment , over rough , rocky roads , and through banks of snow fourteen feet deep . Descended three ...
Page 159
... mountains are twice as long as those in the valley ; at any rate it takes us twice as long to travel them . It is with great difficulty that we can now make sixteen miles a day . Six o'clock brought us to our present camp in the mountains ...
... mountains are twice as long as those in the valley ; at any rate it takes us twice as long to travel them . It is with great difficulty that we can now make sixteen miles a day . Six o'clock brought us to our present camp in the mountains ...
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