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Joseph Thomson, in his journey through the Masai country in 1883, was the first white man to see the lake and to correct the exaggerated notions as to its size.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Various
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Of the works of explorers _Through Masai Land_, by Joseph Thomson
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various
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(Masailand, &c.) were, however, first traversed throughout their whole extent by the Scottish traveller Joseph Thomson (_q. v._) in 1883-1884.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various
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Joseph Thomson states this concerning the Wateita, an East African people.
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Joseph Thomson, a native of Dumfriesshire, succeeded in 1879 to the command of an exploring party which sought to open up the country around the lakes of Nyassa and Tanganyika.
The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) John Holland Rose 1898
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No doubt both he and his students worked at high pressure, especially when the latter came scantily prepared for the task, like the late Joseph Thomson, afterwards distinguished as an African traveller, who has left an account of his experience in this class.
Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2 Thomas Henry Huxley 1860
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Joseph Thomson, 34, was at the protests near Queen Street and Spadina Avenue on June 26
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Adrian Morrow 2011
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Joseph Thomson, 34, was at the protests near Queen Street and Spadina Avenue on June 26
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Adrian Morrow 2011
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Joseph Thomson, a geologist, naturalist and fellow Scot, arrived wearing pyjamas as a substitute for cricket whites while in the train carriage an animated discussion took place among several players as to which was the most suitable side of the bat to use while striking the ball.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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Joseph Thomson, a geologist, naturalist and fellow Scot, arrived wearing pyjamas as a substitute for cricket whites while in the train carriage an animated discussion took place among several players as to which was the most suitable side of the bat to use while striking the ball.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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