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... a little valley , and washed away a small hamlet of ten or twelve native houses , leaving only one standing . As the rising was gradual , the people received warning , and no lives were lost . In 1746 , the town of Callao , Peru ,
... a little valley , and washed away a small hamlet of ten or twelve native houses , leaving only one standing . As the rising was gradual , the people received warning , and no lives were lost . In 1746 , the town of Callao , Peru ,
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... received a very important This passage was written in 1862. The scene is allowed to remain without shifting , but death has made sad havoc with the actors , in the interval . THE ROYAL FAMILY . 51 domestic body , the Fire 50 39 HAWAIIAN ...
... received a very important This passage was written in 1862. The scene is allowed to remain without shifting , but death has made sad havoc with the actors , in the interval . THE ROYAL FAMILY . 51 domestic body , the Fire 50 39 HAWAIIAN ...
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... received from these idol deities . The lines which separate piety and superstition are not strongly marked ; and if the heart were grateful , it wanted but additional light as to the object of adoration to con- vert a heathen impulse ...
... received from these idol deities . The lines which separate piety and superstition are not strongly marked ; and if the heart were grateful , it wanted but additional light as to the object of adoration to con- vert a heathen impulse ...
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... received at the lower gate by the King's household troops on duty , and at the Palace stairs by the Honolulu Rifles . The gallant Admiral and suite , having been introduced by Mr. Wyllie , Minister of Foreign Relations , were presented ...
... received at the lower gate by the King's household troops on duty , and at the Palace stairs by the Honolulu Rifles . The gallant Admiral and suite , having been introduced by Mr. Wyllie , Minister of Foreign Relations , were presented ...
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... received the kindest hospitality from the King , who placed his house in Beritania Street at the disposal of the Ambas- sadors , and his marine villa at the command of the Admiral . The following sequence of adjectives will describe the ...
... received the kindest hospitality from the King , who placed his house in Beritania Street at the disposal of the Ambas- sadors , and his marine villa at the command of the Admiral . The following sequence of adjectives will describe the ...
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