Overland MonthlyA. Roman and Company, 1897 |
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... miles to the north of the present town . A Sitkan chief coming up to ask his purpose , Baranof replied that the Emperor of Russia wished to establish a settlement for trade there . The chief gave him a small piece of ground , on which ...
... miles to the north of the present town . A Sitkan chief coming up to ask his purpose , Baranof replied that the Emperor of Russia wished to establish a settlement for trade there . The chief gave him a small piece of ground , on which ...
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... miles north of Bodega bay , where he bought some land from the natives . In 1812 the colony was founded and named Ross . But as a place for agriculture and ship - building it was a failure , and the hunting - grounds near it were soon ...
... miles north of Bodega bay , where he bought some land from the natives . In 1812 the colony was founded and named Ross . But as a place for agriculture and ship - building it was a failure , and the hunting - grounds near it were soon ...
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... miles from Salinas city , she had simply leaned back with an " Any - moment - I- may - be - killed " martyry air . Our young driver was certainly showing off , to say the least of it , turning the sharpest corners with a flourish that ...
... miles from Salinas city , she had simply leaned back with an " Any - moment - I- may - be - killed " martyry air . Our young driver was certainly showing off , to say the least of it , turning the sharpest corners with a flourish that ...
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... miles from the Cuban shore between Ma- tanzas and Cardenas , when Wag Benton de- termined to make a break for liberty if he found only the freedom of an ocean grave . Just before the ship's lanterns were lighted he sneaked into the ...
... miles from the Cuban shore between Ma- tanzas and Cardenas , when Wag Benton de- termined to make a break for liberty if he found only the freedom of an ocean grave . Just before the ship's lanterns were lighted he sneaked into the ...
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... miles away ; for he is a true sportsman and a law - abiding citizen of the county , as these pro- tected creatures seem to know . All through our trip it has been a thing that has appealed strongly to our honor to see how boldly the ...
... miles away ; for he is a true sportsman and a law - abiding citizen of the county , as these pro- tected creatures seem to know . All through our trip it has been a thing that has appealed strongly to our honor to see how boldly the ...
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