The Bookshelf for boys and girls Book of Wonders and Curious Things (1912)
University Society, New York · New York: University Society · leaf 220
to paddle away from the enemyinto one of the innumerable inlets or lanes in themarsh, where she is almost sure to escape. In the warm waters of the Indian Ocean astrange mariner is found that has given rise tomany curious tales among the natives of the coastthereabout. They tell of a wonderful sail… … ^C>%*~^su4> THE SAILOR-FISH OF THP INDIAN OCEAN. 204 MARVELS OF EARTH AND OCEAN appears, glistening with rich purple and goldenhues, and seemingly driven along by a mightywind. On it comes, quivering and sparkling, asif bedecked with gems, but only to disappear asif by magic. Many travelers…
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