Australia as it is: Its Settlements, Farms, and Gold Fields, Том 1Colburn, 1852 - Всего страниц: 317 |
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... turned to England , where he was promoted to the rank of captain , and appointed to take charge of an exploring and scientific expedition to survey the unexamined portions of the southern coast , and otherwise explore the sea- board of ...
... turned to England , where he was promoted to the rank of captain , and appointed to take charge of an exploring and scientific expedition to survey the unexamined portions of the southern coast , and otherwise explore the sea- board of ...
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... turned off to the south , and tracing the Murray towards its source , discovered the fine country which , from its beauty and fertility , he named Australia Felix , and in which the flourishing colony of Victoria is now established . In ...
... turned off to the south , and tracing the Murray towards its source , discovered the fine country which , from its beauty and fertility , he named Australia Felix , and in which the flourishing colony of Victoria is now established . In ...
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... turned inwards . Both sexes scarify their bodies , anoint themselves with oil , and frequently wear rings , or orna- ments in the nose , which they deem a charm against evil . The aborigines are divided into tribes , each of which has a ...
... turned inwards . Both sexes scarify their bodies , anoint themselves with oil , and frequently wear rings , or orna- ments in the nose , which they deem a charm against evil . The aborigines are divided into tribes , each of which has a ...
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... turning opossum skins to form rugs . As evening approaches , the hunting parties return home , fires are lit , their meals rudely cooked , and hastily devoured , and as soon as darkness has fairly set in , they commence the corro- boric ...
... turning opossum skins to form rugs . As evening approaches , the hunting parties return home , fires are lit , their meals rudely cooked , and hastily devoured , and as soon as darkness has fairly set in , they commence the corro- boric ...
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... turning out the knees in imitation of kangaroos , frogs , and other animals . One of the dancers com- monly acts as clown , and excites mirth by his antics ; and the precision with which the dancers all move together , the lurid glare ...
... turning out the knees in imitation of kangaroos , frogs , and other animals . One of the dancers com- monly acts as clown , and excites mirth by his antics ; and the precision with which the dancers all move together , the lurid glare ...
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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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