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... after the usual battle with the calms and uncertain breezes of the Gulf of Aden , fell into the strength of the S.W. monsoon , and rolled along cheerfully towards Trincomalee in Ceylon . CHAPTER XIII . SLAVES ON BOARD SHIP . As we.
... after the usual battle with the calms and uncertain breezes of the Gulf of Aden , fell into the strength of the S.W. monsoon , and rolled along cheerfully towards Trincomalee in Ceylon . CHAPTER XIII . SLAVES ON BOARD SHIP . As we.
Page 284
... TRINCOMALEE is always a favourite resort of the navy in the Eastern seas . It is the one spot where we reign ... Trincomalee , our eyes were feasted with green . Every shore , every rocky islet , was crowned with rich foliage ; and the ...
... TRINCOMALEE is always a favourite resort of the navy in the Eastern seas . It is the one spot where we reign ... Trincomalee , our eyes were feasted with green . Every shore , every rocky islet , was crowned with rich foliage ; and the ...
Page 285
A Record of Naval Experiences Philip Howard Colomb. TRINCOMALEE . 285 hung in unceasing contemplation of their Own beauties . The leading feature of Trincomalee is its dockyard- a small strip of land fringing the harbour , and laid out ...
A Record of Naval Experiences Philip Howard Colomb. TRINCOMALEE . 285 hung in unceasing contemplation of their Own beauties . The leading feature of Trincomalee is its dockyard- a small strip of land fringing the harbour , and laid out ...
Page 286
... Trincomalee , he finds himself in the middle of a circle of friends who are determined to think as he thinks , and to do as he does for the time . I suppose most military men or other officials who have been quartered at Trincomalee ...
... Trincomalee , he finds himself in the middle of a circle of friends who are determined to think as he thinks , and to do as he does for the time . I suppose most military men or other officials who have been quartered at Trincomalee ...
Page 287
... Trincomalee , when a shooting expedition is not either in progress or preparation , are not very varied or striking ; but if I have managed to carry the reader through any violent changes of feel- ing in the preceding chapters , he may ...
... Trincomalee , when a shooting expedition is not either in progress or preparation , are not very varied or striking ; but if I have managed to carry the reader through any violent changes of feel- ing in the preceding chapters , he may ...
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