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British Library digitised image from page 225 of "Unter den Naturvölkern Zentral-Brasiliens. Reisechilderung und Ergebnisse der zweiten Schingú-Expedition 1887-1888 ... Mit 30 Tafeln ... nebst einer Karte, etc"

  • Rienk Mebius said:
    Rotated 90° right.


British Library digitised image from page 46 of "A Souvenir of the Cambrian Railways. Gems of picturesque scenery in Wild Wales. Reproduced from photographs, etc"

  • avilas.es said:
    Dear Mrs. I am trying to find information about the English railway shareholder and engineer John Smith, who participated in the construction of the Madrid - Irún line in Spain, in the mid-19th century: I would appreciate any information or contact with a scholar knowledgeable on the subject. Best regard . Jose Luis Pajares. University of Salamanca joselpajares@gmail.com My web www.flickr.com/photos/avilas/7356990296/in/album-72157691...

British Library digitised image from page 194 of "The Cruise of 'The Kate.'"

  • Thomas Klugh said:
    Reading "The Kate", now. Wonderful.

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