The Bookshelf for boys and girls Book of Wonders and Curious Things (1912)
University Society, New York · New York: University Society · leaf 218
ngth of his craft.The vessel gradually grewin size until it was an inchand a half thick and fourinches across, when itseemed to satisfy its owner. The spider now ran downto the water several times,returning every time thor-oughly to inspect the vessel;finally, taking the craft inhis strong… … THE SPIDER THAT LIVES INDKR VVATEK 202 MARVELS OF EARTH AND OCEAN ship glided clear of the shore, and the gaylauncher, leaping aboard with surprising skill,sailed out into the stream. But the launch was not even yet a success. Aspear of grass growing from the water became
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