| 1826 - 370 páginas
...the manner," answered Park, " in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa before I ventured to cross it ; judging whether the attempt...thoughts of undertaking a second mission ; but this left no doubt in Mr. Scott's mind that he had formed such an intention. Notwithstanding his determination... | |
| Reuben Percy - 1826 - 382 páginas
...the manner," answered Park, " in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa before I ventured to cross it ; judging whether the attempt would be safe by the time which the bubbles of ait took to ascend." It was not then known that Park had any thoughts of undertaking a second mission... | |
| 1833 - 618 páginas
...the manner," answered Park, " in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa, before I ventured to cross it ; judging whether the attempt...Scott's mind, that he had formed such an intention. Mr. Scott used to describe, in strong and feeling terms, the manner of his last parting with his friend.... | |
| H. B. - 1835 - 334 páginas
...replied, " This was the manner in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa, before I ventured to cross it, judging whether the attempt...time which the bubbles of air took to ascend." It was as yet somewhat uncertain whether a second mission was to proceed to Africa; but the incident just... | |
| 1837 - 828 páginas
...Mungo. ' This xvas the manner in which 1 used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa before I ventured to cross it — judging whether the attempt would be safe, by the time the bubbles took to ascend.' At this time Park's intention of ,i second expedition Imd never been revealed... | |
| 1837 - 656 páginas
...answered Mungo. ' This waa the manner in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa before I ventured to cross it — judging whether the attempt would be safe by the time the bubbles of air took to ascend.' At this time Park's intention of a second expedition had never... | |
| John Gibson Lockhart - 1839 - 348 páginas
...Mungo : — " This was the manner in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa before I ventured to cross it — judging whether the attempt would be safe, by the time the bubbles of air took to ascend." At this time Park's intention of a second expedition had never... | |
| John Gibson Lockhart - 1845 - 836 páginas
...stirring adventure." " Not so idle, perhaps, as you suppose," answered Mungo : — " This was the manner in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river...judging whether the attempt would be safe, by the time the bubbles of air took to ascend." At this time Park's intention of a second expedition had never... | |
| 1847 - 736 páginas
...answered Mungo. "This was the manner in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa, before I ventured to cross it, judging whether the attempt would be safe, by the time the bubbles of air took to ascend. " At this time Park's intention of a second expedition had never... | |
| John Gibson Lockhart - 1848 - 428 páginas
...Mungo: — " This was the manner in which I used to ascertain the depth of a river in Africa before I ventured to cross it — judging whether the attempt would be safe, by the time the bubbles of ah- took to ascend." At this time Park's intention of a second expedition had never... | |
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