Australia as it is: Its Settlements, Farms, and Gold Fields, Том 1Colburn, 1852 - Всего страниц: 317 |
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... obtained from the old colonists , several of whom were at great pains to answer my inquiries , and furnish useful particulars . In this respect I am greatly indebted to W. Allen , Esq . , the talented proprietor of the " Adelaide Times ...
... obtained from the old colonists , several of whom were at great pains to answer my inquiries , and furnish useful particulars . In this respect I am greatly indebted to W. Allen , Esq . , the talented proprietor of the " Adelaide Times ...
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... obtain these the native will climb gigantic trees , making notches with a light chisel - pointed iron bar as he ascends for the insertion of his toes and hands . With equal address and ingenuity , he catches water - fowl by covering his ...
... obtain these the native will climb gigantic trees , making notches with a light chisel - pointed iron bar as he ascends for the insertion of his toes and hands . With equal address and ingenuity , he catches water - fowl by covering his ...
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... obtained . Lizards are numerous , and perfectly inno- cuous . The small land lizard is a prettily marked little creature , about 4 inches in length . The sleeping lizard is about 10 inches in length , and 5 inches in girth . But the ...
... obtained . Lizards are numerous , and perfectly inno- cuous . The small land lizard is a prettily marked little creature , about 4 inches in length . The sleeping lizard is about 10 inches in length , and 5 inches in girth . But the ...
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... obtained from them , are all varieties of the encalyptus . They mostly grow on the banks of rivers , or in other humid situations , and attain an immense size . The red - gum , the most common , and the most beautiful of its tribe , is ...
... obtained from them , are all varieties of the encalyptus . They mostly grow on the banks of rivers , or in other humid situations , and attain an immense size . The red - gum , the most common , and the most beautiful of its tribe , is ...
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... obtained . though heavy , the gum - timber is well adapted for ship building . : Al- The cedar , of which there are both red and white varieties , grows to a gigantic size , and attains the greatest perfection in the Moreton Bay ...
... obtained . though heavy , the gum - timber is well adapted for ship building . : Al- The cedar , of which there are both red and white varieties , grows to a gigantic size , and attains the greatest perfection in the Moreton Bay ...
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Australia as it is: Its Settlements, Farms, and Gold Fields, Том 1 Francis Lancelott Полный просмотр - 1852 |
Australia as it is: Its Settlements, Farms, and Gold Fields, Том 1 Francis Lancelott Полный просмотр - 1852 |
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