The Quarterly Review, Volume 235, Issue 467John Murray, 1921 |
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Page 223
... never had the smallest conception . And mark what followed . Firstly , the inspired merchant seamen went about their business with re- newed determination ; and , secondly , there was called into active service that power of ...
... never had the smallest conception . And mark what followed . Firstly , the inspired merchant seamen went about their business with re- newed determination ; and , secondly , there was called into active service that power of ...
Page 224
... attendant satellites to supplement them , and the whole will require increasing facilities for their upkeep and the possible healing of their complicated wounds . The only criticism of a ship which I have never. 224 THE SAVING GRACE.
... attendant satellites to supplement them , and the whole will require increasing facilities for their upkeep and the possible healing of their complicated wounds . The only criticism of a ship which I have never. 224 THE SAVING GRACE.
Page 225
The only criticism of a ship which I have never heard questioned , is that she is a compromise . That is to say , no ship has ever been endowed with the speed , armament , protection , range of action , etc. , which the particular ...
The only criticism of a ship which I have never heard questioned , is that she is a compromise . That is to say , no ship has ever been endowed with the speed , armament , protection , range of action , etc. , which the particular ...
Page 228
... never cost a sailor a tear . ' Later again , and this instance is so well known that it is only necessary to mention the name of the ' Centurion . ' Sailing with every conceivable dis- advantage and handicap , with her crew mostly sick ...
... never cost a sailor a tear . ' Later again , and this instance is so well known that it is only necessary to mention the name of the ' Centurion . ' Sailing with every conceivable dis- advantage and handicap , with her crew mostly sick ...
Page 237
... never be repeated in the history of the world , however many millennia remain during which it will be inhabited by our species , the white man , newly emancipated by the Renaissance and ready for new adventures , found a vast continent ...
... never be repeated in the history of the world , however many millennia remain during which it will be inhabited by our species , the white man , newly emancipated by the Renaissance and ready for new adventures , found a vast continent ...
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