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The surf was sufficient to have endangered the boat if we had attempted to land where the carcass of the sea-elephant was lying, so we decided to go on to the head of the bay without risking anything, particularly as we were likely to find sea-elephants on the upper beaches.
The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told Underwood, Lamar 2001
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We encountered also some gentoo penguins and a young sea-elephant, which Worsley killed.
The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told Underwood, Lamar 2001
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A sea-elephant provided us with fuel and meat, and that evening found a well-fed and fairly contented party at rest in Peggotty Camp.
The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told Underwood, Lamar 2001
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Abundant meals of sea-elephant steak and liver increased our contentment.
The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told Underwood, Lamar 2001
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A sea-elephant or a seal would have provided fuel as well as food, but we could see none in the neighbourhood.
The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told Underwood, Lamar 2001
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We expected to be able to pick up the remains of the sea-elephant on our way up the sound.
The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told Underwood, Lamar 2001
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And on the south a sea-man with negro-like features, and with an octopus in one hand, rides on a sea-elephant, representing The South Seas.
An Art-Lovers Guide to the Exposition Sheldon Cheney
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We were now in sight of the sea-elephant, which looked like a black log lying on the beach.
Three Years in Tristan da Cunha Katherine Mary Barrow
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-- The men were all out today cutting up the sea-elephant, which when boiled down makes excellent oil for burning.
Three Years in Tristan da Cunha Katherine Mary Barrow
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Moreover, the Indian sea-elephant _makara_, which was confused in the
The Evolution of the Dragon G. Elliot Smith
chained_bear commented on the word sea-elephant
See otaries for a usage note.
February 29, 2008