Olla podrida, by the author of 'Peter Simple'. |
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Стр. 38
... was a most splendid elephant , which had been captured by the ex- pedition sent to Martaban ; he stood four or five feet higher than elephants usually do , and was a great favourite of his master , the rajah 38 DIARY ON THE CONTINENT .
... was a most splendid elephant , which had been captured by the ex- pedition sent to Martaban ; he stood four or five feet higher than elephants usually do , and was a great favourite of his master , the rajah 38 DIARY ON THE CONTINENT .
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... sent to sea , as unfit for any thing else . But it appears that once commanding a frigate , they are supposed to be fit for every thing . A vessel is ordered for " particular service , " why so called I know not , except that there may ...
... sent to sea , as unfit for any thing else . But it appears that once commanding a frigate , they are supposed to be fit for every thing . A vessel is ordered for " particular service , " why so called I know not , except that there may ...
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... sent him away forty miles in the country ; but he returned the next day , expressing the most extravagant joy at the sight of the ponies , who , strange to say , were equally pleased , allowing him to put his paws upon them , and bark ...
... sent him away forty miles in the country ; but he returned the next day , expressing the most extravagant joy at the sight of the ponies , who , strange to say , were equally pleased , allowing him to put his paws upon them , and bark ...
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... sent over from the sister kingdom . But to proceed . Saint Brandon , it appears , was a reading man , and amused himself with voyages and travels ; but St. Brandon was an unbeliever , and thought that travellers told strange things . He ...
... sent over from the sister kingdom . But to proceed . Saint Brandon , it appears , was a reading man , and amused himself with voyages and travels ; but St. Brandon was an unbeliever , and thought that travellers told strange things . He ...
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... sent there for , that purpose . This work was so tedious , that a large truck was made , capable of receiving a very heavy load of timber , which might be transported at once . This truck was dragged out by the elephants , and it was to ...
... sent there for , that purpose . This work was so tedious , that a large truck was made , capable of receiving a very heavy load of timber , which might be transported at once . This truck was dragged out by the elephants , and it was to ...
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