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... morning , on witnessing their religious exercises , listening to that strange melopoia , that clamorous invocation of Allah which they lift stupidly to heaven , beating time with their hands . It is evident that so long as the holy ...
... morning , on witnessing their religious exercises , listening to that strange melopoia , that clamorous invocation of Allah which they lift stupidly to heaven , beating time with their hands . It is evident that so long as the holy ...
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... morning passed between the still snow - clad mountains of Corsica , and the serrated coasts of Sardinia . was a magical scene . I rejoice to think how often this journey will lead me to the Mediterranean . If only the sea would remain ...
... morning passed between the still snow - clad mountains of Corsica , and the serrated coasts of Sardinia . was a magical scene . I rejoice to think how often this journey will lead me to the Mediterranean . If only the sea would remain ...
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... morning , sails are multiplying — a proof that the coast of Africa is not far off . I was assured yesterday that I saw the Isle of Candia in the mist ; I saw the mist , and for the rest believed what I wished . Our Arabs continue their ...
... morning , sails are multiplying — a proof that the coast of Africa is not far off . I was assured yesterday that I saw the Isle of Candia in the mist ; I saw the mist , and for the rest believed what I wished . Our Arabs continue their ...
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... morning at Alexandria under a soft spring breeze . About eight o'clock we came in sight of the low coast - line just rising out of the sea . It was only a white line behind a forest of vessels and a row of scattered trees , but what a ...
... morning at Alexandria under a soft spring breeze . About eight o'clock we came in sight of the low coast - line just rising out of the sea . It was only a white line behind a forest of vessels and a row of scattered trees , but what a ...
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... morning we left Alexandria in high spirits ; the bustle around the railway is extraordinary . Donkeys , camels , and carriages cross and jostle the foot - passengers ; the railway - station is a scene of tumult ; crowds are rushing to ...
... morning we left Alexandria in high spirits ; the bustle around the railway is extraordinary . Donkeys , camels , and carriages cross and jostle the foot - passengers ; the railway - station is a scene of tumult ; crowds are rushing to ...
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